Post Fire map & updates
The Post Fire is burning in Las Animas County, CO (7 Miles SE from Trinidad, CO). Latest size 4,335 acres, 95% contained.
Post Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-08-14). 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 Post Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Pueblo, CO | 82 mi |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 123 mi |
| Santa Fe, NM | 128 mi |
| Los Alamos, NM | 133 mi |
| Castle Rock, CO | 160 mi |
| Parker, CO | 169 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: C&L.
Timeline
- Discovered — August 12, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — August 14, 2026
- Record last updated — October 8, 2026
Air quality and wind near the Post Fire
Alerts for the fire area
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schwachheim Fire | 1,582 | 2026 | 6 mi |
| Barela Fire | 2,521 | 2020 | 11 mi |
| East Fork Fire | 1,682 | 2020 | 24 mi |
| Trinchera Creek Fire | 4,775 | 2018 | 25 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 Post Fire?
In Las Animas County, CO, 7 Miles SE from Trinidad, CO. The nearest city in our list is Pueblo, CO, about 82 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Post Fire?
4,335 acres (about 7 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Post Fire contained?
It was reported 95% contained.
What caused the Post Fire?
The cause is recorded as natural. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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