Willow Fire map & updates
The Willow Fire is burning in Lake County, CO (6 Miles W from Leadville, CO). Latest size 7,359 acres, 80% contained.
Willow Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-09-16). 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 Willow Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Glenwood Springs, CO | 52 mi |
| Evergreen, CO | 66 mi |
| Lakewood, CO | 79 mi |
| Littleton, CO | 80 mi |
| Arvada, CO | 82 mi |
| Boulder, CO | 82 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: USFS.
Timeline
- Discovered — June 28, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — September 16, 2026
- Record last updated — September 30, 2026
Air quality and wind near the Willow Fire
Alerts for the fire area
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvan Fire | 3,792 | 2021 | 24 mi |
| Weston Pass Fire | 13,023 | 2018 | 23 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 Willow Fire?
In Lake County, CO, 6 Miles W from Leadville, CO. The nearest city in our list is Glenwood Springs, CO, about 52 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Willow Fire?
7,359 acres (about 11 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Willow Fire contained?
It was reported 80% contained.
What caused the Willow Fire?
The cause is recorded as human. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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