2026 Colorado wildfires

2026 Colorado wildfires
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The 2026 Colorado wildfires are a series of active wildfires currently ongoing in Colorado.

Background

Main article: List of Colorado wildfires

While "fire season" varies every year in Colorado, most wildfires occur in between May and September. However, there is an increasing fire danger in winter months. Fire conditions can be exacerbated by drought, strong winds, and vegetation growth. Climate change is leading to increased temperatures, lower humidity levels, and drought conditions are happening more often. Additionally, warmer temperatures and less precipitation can result in less snowmelt, further contributing to bad wildfire conditions. ^[1]

List of wildfires

The following is a list of fires that burned more than 1,000 acres (400 ha), produced significant structural damage, or resulted in casualties.

Name	County	Acres	Start date	Containment date	Notes	Ref.
County Road 89	Morgan, Weld	1,089	February 17	February 17		[2]
County Road 169 Highway 24	Elbert, Lincoln	5,599	February 17	February 18		[3]
Dahlberg	Douglas	1,081	February 24	February 24		[4]
113	Logan	4,000	February 25	February 25	2026 Colorado wildfires	[5]

References

1. "Colorado Fire Season: In-Depth Guide". wfca.com. Western Fire Chiefs Association. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
2. "County Road 89 Fire Map". Watch Duty. Retrieved February 18, 2026.
3. "County Rd 169 Hwy 24 Fire Map". Watch Duty. Retrieved February 17, 2026.
4. "Dahlberg Fire Map". Watch Duty. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
5. "113 Fire Map". Watch Duty. Retrieved February 25, 2026.