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Gold Mountain Fire

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The Gold Mountain Fire was discovered on June 27, 2026, at approximately 5:33 pm 2 miles northeast of Ouray, CO. Fire initially started burning in mixed conifer vegetation located on inaccessible terrain above the east side of Highway 550.

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SETZone 300Be ready to leave
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GOZone 25Leave now
Acres38,063
Contained37%
Personnel638
StartedJun 27, 2026

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