24 Fire map & updates
The 24 Fire burned in Fremont County, CO (8 Miles NE from Penrose, CO). Final reported size 7,385 acres, 100% contained.
24 Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-03-23). Dot: point of origin. Sources: NIFC WFIGS incident record and interagency perimeters. Official evacuation orders come from the county — this map doesn't show them.
Where is the 24 Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, CO | 23 mi |
| Pueblo, CO | 27 mi |
| Castle Rock, CO | 59 mi |
| Parker, CO | 69 mi |
| Centennial, CO | 73 mi |
| Littleton, CO | 75 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: USA.
Timeline
- Discovered — March 18, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — March 23, 2026
- Record last updated — May 13, 2026
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range 127 Fire | 1,475 | 2024 | 9 mi |
| Hill Side Fire | 1,334 | 2024 | 8 mi |
| Range 153 Fire | 2,672 | 2024 | 9 mi |
| Range 135 Fire | 7,000 | 2024 | 11 mi |
| Ta-43 Fire | 1,300 | 2022 | 5 mi |
| Orchard Fire | 1,537 | 2018 | 7 mi |
| Chick Fire | 1,384 | 2018 | 8 mi |
| Sullivan Park Fire | 1,250 | 2016 | 7 mi |
Wildfires of 1,000+ acres since 2014 whose origin was within 25 miles (NIFC WFIGS).
Other Colorado fires in 2026
Questions
Where is the 24 Fire?
In Fremont County, CO, 8 Miles NE from Penrose, CO. The nearest city in our list is Colorado Springs, CO, about 23 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the 24 Fire?
7,385 acres (about 12 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the 24 Fire contained?
It was reported 100% contained.
What caused the 24 Fire?
The cause is recorded as human. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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