Gold Mountain Fire map & updates
The Gold Mountain Fire is burning in Ouray County, CO (2 Miles N from Ouray, CO). Latest size 39,747 acres, 92% contained.
Gold Mountain Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-09-04). 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 Gold Mountain Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Durango, CO | 55 mi |
| Grand Junction, CO | 84 mi |
| Farmington, NM | 96 mi |
| Glenwood Springs, CO | 105 mi |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 164 mi |
| Pueblo, CO | 168 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: USFS.
Timeline
- Discovered — June 27, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — September 4, 2026
- Record last updated — September 24, 2026
Air quality and wind near the Gold Mountain Fire
Alerts for the fire area
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Fire | 7,257 | 2026 | 18 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 Gold Mountain Fire?
In Ouray County, CO, 2 Miles N from Ouray, CO. The nearest city in our list is Durango, CO, about 55 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Gold Mountain Fire?
39,747 acres (about 62 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Gold Mountain Fire contained?
It was reported 92% contained.
What caused the Gold Mountain Fire?
The cause is recorded as undetermined. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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