While there was some additional growth in some of the state’s fires over the past 24 hours, there were some big jumps in containment, as well – specifically in that of the Snyder Fire, near Grand Junction, which is now contained at 95 percent. This has freed up resources for potential new fire starts and for the effort to fight fires elsewhere around the state. Saturday morning brought a bit of relief, though dangerous conditions are expected to ramp back up once the afternoon hits. The state’s largest fire, the Aspen Acres fire, continued to grow though a Saturday morning update from officials did seem to come with a tone shift toward being more positive.

Here’s a look at what’s on fire around the Centennial State:

Note from the author: Wildfire news can change fast and acreage can sometimes vary by source. This collection of information is based on what seems to be the most accurate at time of reporting considering the many sources that exist, including official pages dedicated to publishing fire updates, as well as applications like Watch Duty. Find additional information about each fire and sources that seem to provide the most up-to-date details linked below.

1. Snyder Fire (which merged with Jones Fire and overtook Knowles and Gore fires)

Location: West of Fruita

Size: 30,202 acres

Containment: 95 percent

Update: This blaze is roughly the same size despite dangerous fire weather – a major success. This allowed huge gains in containment, which has allowed resources to be freed up for other pressing burns around the state, as well as potential new fire starts.

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2. Gold Mountain Fire

Location: North of Ouray

Size: 25,460 acres

Containment: 0 percent

Update: This blaze has grown close to 4,000 acres over the past 24 hours, still growing in the opposite direction compared to where Ouray is at. Highway 550 remains closed at this time with a detour in place. Numerous trailheads and areas known for their outdoor recreation in the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests’ Ouray Ranger District are closed due to this blaze. The list is long, but includes Courthouse Trailhead, Dexter Creek Trailhead, Beaver Lake Campground, Alpine/Little Cimarron Trailhead, Silver Jack Boat Ramp, Vista Point Trailhead, and more. Ouray is still believed to not be threatened at this time, not under an evacuation or pre-evacuation order.

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3. Ferris Fire (which merged with Doe Canyon and Far Draw fires)

Location: Roughly 30 miles northwest of Dolores

Size: 38,274 acres

Containment: 9 percent

Update: With a notable increase in size by about 8,000 acres, containment dropped from 10 percent to nine percent.

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4. Willow Fire

Location: West of Leadville near Turquoise Lake

Size: 2,969 acres

Containment: 0 percent

Update: Some new evacuation orders were issued on Friday evening for the southern end of the fire. Friday did bring some positive work in the fight against the blaze, with two spot fires secured and a strengthening of existing firelines with some additional success in handline construction.

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5. Aspen Acres Fire

Location: Custer County/Pueblo counties

Size: 85,585 acres

Containment: 0 percent

Update: Additional growth has taken place over the past 24 hours, but Saturday morning weather did provide some relief amid higher relative humidities and cloud cover. That said, humidity is expected to drop during the afternoon, with outflow winds from incoming thunderstorms also expected to be a risk factor, gusting up to 55 miles per hour. Evacuations remain in place in Custer, Pueblo, Fremont, and Huerfano counties. In a 10 a.m. update, an official did say that they’re “starting to feel better” about the fight against the blaze. Some initial mapping showed that Bishop Castle had been overtaken, though an updated perimeter map indicates that might not be the case. The Aspen Acres fire is now the 8th-largest fire in Colorado history and it could pass 7th-place High Park fire at 87,284 acres with a bit more growth.

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6. Red Rocks Fire

Located: North of Clifton, near Debeque

Size: 341

Containment: 95 percent

Update: Containment has stayed at 95 percent since Wednesday.

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7. 11 Fire

Location: Fremont County, northwest of Cañon City

Size: 107

Containment: 100 percent

Update: This blaze is now fully contained.

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8. McCloud Fire

Location: Dolores County

Size: 113 acres

Containment: No information.

Update: No update at this time.

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9. Big Sheep Fire

Location: Huerfano County, west of Big Sheep Mountain

Size: 1,322 acres

Containment: 65 percent

Update: Containment has increased over the past 24 hours. Growth has been limited to about 100 new acres.

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