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Ouray County, CO · 2026

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.

StatusActiverecord updated 2026-09-24
Size39,747 acres≈ 62 sq mi
Containment92%as last reported
CauseUndeterminedunder investigation
Estimated cost to date$65,347,773reported by the incident
Personnel assigned6latest report

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 citiesDistance from origin
Durango, CO55 mi
Grand Junction, CO84 mi
Farmington, NM96 mi
Glenwood Springs, CO105 mi
Colorado Springs, CO164 mi
Pueblo, CO168 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

FireAcresYearFrom this fire
Elk Fire7,257202618 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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