Colorado Wildfires Have Burned More Than 100,000 Acres

Numerous wildfires have started over the past couple of days in Colorado, and thousands of acres have been burned as a result.

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As of July 1, 2026, seven active wildfires are burning within the state of Colorado, and the combined burn area from the fires is vast.

How Many Acres Have Burned in Colorado's Latest Wildfires

Over 100,000 acres of land have been burned by the seven active Colorado wildfires according to watchduty.org.

Snyder Fire

This wildfire in Western Colorado is on the Utah border, has burned 30,192 acres, and has 10 percent containment.

Gold Mountain Fire

Burning in the counties of Gunnison, Montrose, and Ouray, the Gold Mountain Fire has burned 14,960 acres with 0% containment.

Red Rock Fire

The Red Rock Fire is another wildfire blazing in Mesa County, Colorado. Currently, the Red Rock Fire has burned 310.5 acres and, thankfully, is at 95 percent containment.

Ferris Fire

The Ferris Fire is burning in the counties of Dolores and Montezuma and has burned 23,287 acres, with 0% containment.

Willow Fire

Burning in Lake County, Colorado, the Willow Fire has set ablaze 2,011 acres, and no containment has been achieved while crews battle the blaze.

Aspen Acres Fire

The Aspen Acres Fire is currently the largest wildfire in the state of Colorado. 35,467 acres have been burned in Custer and Pueblo Counties, and the fire has no containment.

Sheep Head Fire

This wildfire burning in Huerfano County, Colorado, is approximately 1,148 acres, and crews have been able to reach 50% containment.

READ MORE: Active Fires: Where Wildfires Are Burning Across Colorado

As these wildfires have ignited in the past few days, it is a stark reminder that Colorado fire season is upon us. The state's wildfire season typically lasts from May through September. Be sure to take extra caution when in the mountains or near dry vegetation, as this can be quickly ignited, sparking a wildfire in just seconds. Learn more about wildfire preparedness at colorado.gov.