State Line Fire map & updates
The State Line Fire is burning in Baca County, CO. Latest size 1,897 acres.
State Line Fire map
No mapped perimeter has been published for this fire. 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 State Line Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Amarillo, TX | 127 mi |
| Pueblo, CO | 150 mi |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 184 mi |
| Clovis, NM | 186 mi |
| Castle Rock, CO | 212 mi |
| Parker, CO | 216 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: USFS.
Timeline
- Discovered — May 15, 2026
- Contained — May 16, 2026
- Record last updated — May 17, 2026
Air quality and wind near the State Line Fire
Alerts for the fire area
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Carmel Fire | 2,000 | 2026 | 1 mi |
| Ballard Fire | 5,879 | 2026 | 3 mi |
| Ballard Fire | 18,323 | 2026 | 4 mi |
| Sharpe Fire | 16,240 | 2026 | 14 mi |
| Sharpe Fire | 29,209 | 2026 | 18 mi |
| Mt Carmel Fire | 1,242 | 2022 | 3 mi |
| C34 Fire | 3,812 | 2019 | 9 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 State Line Fire?
In Baca County, CO. The nearest city in our list is Amarillo, TX, about 127 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the State Line Fire?
1,897 acres (about 3 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the State Line Fire contained?
Containment has not been reported yet.
What caused the State Line Fire?
The cause is recorded as natural. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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