4d ago · Sep 1, 2026, 5:05 PM
Containment on the Elk Fire reaches 73 percent Containment improved from 66 to 73 percent. 7,257 acres, 73 percent contained, 73 personnel assigned.
Aug 29, 2026, 5:05 PM
Containment on the Elk Fire reaches 64 percent Containment improved from 52 to 64 percent. 7,257 acres, 64 percent contained, 104 personnel assigned.
Aug 27, 2026, 5:05 PM
Containment on the Elk Fire reaches 64 percent Containment improved from 46 to 64 percent. 7,257 acres, 64 percent contained, 122 personnel assigned.
Aug 26, 2026, 7:05 PM
Containment on the Elk Fire reaches 46 percent Containment improved from 33 to 46 percent. 7,257 acres, 46 percent contained, 134 personnel assigned.
Aug 10, 2026, 10:37 AM
Evacuation orders for the Elk Fire Evacuation orders are in effect. 1 zone at Evacuate status. If your zone is set to Evacuate, leave now and follow your county sheriff's instructions.
Aug 10, 2026, 9:37 AM
Evacuation orders for the Elk Fire Evacuation orders are in effect. 5 zones at Evacuate status. If your zone is set to Evacuate, leave now and follow your county sheriff's instructions.
Aug 8, 2026, 6:05 PM
Elk Fire grows to 6,760 acres Mapped size increased from 5,763 to 6,760 acres. 6,760 acres, 36 percent contained, 138 personnel assigned.
Aug 7, 2026, 6:05 PM
Elk Fire grows to 5,763 acres Mapped size increased from 5,117 to 5,763 acres. 5,763 acres, 39 percent contained, 104 personnel assigned.
Aug 7, 2026, 9:50 AM
Evacuation orders for the Elk Fire Evacuation orders are in effect. 2 zones at Evacuate status. If your zone is set to Evacuate, leave now and follow your county sheriff's instructions.
Aug 6, 2026, 7:06 PM
Elk Fire grows to 5,117 acres Mapped size increased from 2,911 to 5,117 acres. 5,117 acres, 40 percent contained, 52 personnel assigned.
Aug 4, 2026, 7:05 PM
Elk Fire grows to 2,785 acres Mapped size increased from 2,406 to 2,785 acres. 2,785 acres, 44 percent contained, 33 personnel assigned.
Jul 30, 2026, 6:06 PM
Containment on the Elk Fire reaches 49 percent Containment improved from 37 to 49 percent. 2,317 acres, 49 percent contained, 94 personnel assigned.
Jul 27, 2026, 6:05 PM
Containment on the Elk Fire reaches 37 percent Containment improved from 11 to 37 percent. 2,317 acres, 37 percent contained, 163 personnel assigned.
Jul 26, 2026, 5:05 PM
Containment on the Elk Fire reaches 11 percent Containment improved from 0 to 11 percent. 2,317 acres, 11 percent contained, 273 personnel assigned.
Jul 23, 2026, 5:05 PM
Elk Fire grows to 2,310 acres Mapped size increased from 250 to 2,310 acres. 2,310 acres, 0 percent contained, 358 personnel assigned.
Jul 22, 2026, 8:05 PM
Elk Fire mapped size revised to 250 acres Better mapping revised the fire size from 2,307 to 250 acres. 250 acres, 0 percent contained, 374 personnel assigned.
Jul 18, 2026, 3:15 PM
Update for wildfire: Elk Fire Updated information for this wildfire:
The 2026 Elk Fire started by lighting on 7-9-2026. The fire continues to burn in remote, rugged wilderness terrain where steep slopes, limited access, and complex terrain present significant risks to firefighters. Because of these conditions, firefighters are using indirect suppression tactics around the perimeter, allowing crew to work safely while establishing a secure containment footprint. Crews are leveraging natural barriers, roads, and strategic landscape features to build firelines and protect values at risk. Firefighter safety remains the top priority.
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Elk Fire grows to 2,199 acres Mapped size increased from 250 to 2,199 acres. 2,199 acres, 0 percent contained, 294 personnel assigned.
Jul 17, 2026, 3:15 PM
Update for wildfire: Elk Fire Updated information for this wildfire:
The 2026 Elk Fire started by lighting on 7-9-2026. The fire continues to burn in remote, ruggged wilderness terrain with no safe ground access and high risk associated with emergency extraction or medical evacuation. Because of these conditions, firefighters are using indirect suppression tactics around the perimeter, allowing crew to work safely while establishing a secure containment footprint. Crews are leveraging natural barriers, roads, and strategic landscape features to build firelines and protect values at risk. Firefighter safety remains the top priority.
Show more Jul 16, 2026, 8:05 PM
Elk Fire mapped size revised to 250 acres Better mapping revised the fire size from 2,199 to 250 acres. 250 acres, 0 percent contained, 280 personnel assigned.
Jul 16, 2026, 5:43 PM
Elk Fire grows to 2,199 acres Mapped size increased from 250 to 2,199 acres. 2,199 acres, 0 percent contained, 280 personnel assigned.
Jul 16, 2026, 3:15 PM
Update for wildfire: Elk Fire Updated information for this wildfire:
The Elk Fire, located north of Lake City, Colorado, has burned 1,980 acres in the Uncompahgre Wilderness and remains 0% contained. The incident is being managed by the Wyoming Type 3 Incident Management Team 1.
As the Elk Fire continues to grow in complexity, management of the incident will transition from the Wyoming Type 3 Incident Management Team 1 to the Northwest Complex Incident Management Team (CIMT) 8 today at 6:30 p.m. This transition brings additional personnel, planning capacity, and operational support to help manage the incident safely and effectively. The incoming team will build on the work already completed while providing additional resources and support for continued suppression efforts.
Severity: danger
Show more Jul 16, 2026, 12:15 AM
Update for wildfire: Elk Fire Updated information for this wildfire:
The Elk Fire, located north of Lake City, Colorado, has burned 574
• acres in the Uncompahgre Wilderness and remains 0% contained. The incident is being managed by the Wyoming Type 3 Incident Management Team 1.
*Updated acreage is not available at this time. A requested high-elevation infrared (IR) flight has been unable to be completed for the past three days due to aircraft availability and weather conditions. Today, a Multi-Mission Aircraft (MMA) is expected to complete an infrared flight, providing updated mapping information and a more accurate estimate of fire size. That information will be shared as soon as it’s available.
Severity: danger
Show more Jul 15, 2026, 11:15 AM
Update for wildfire: Elk Fire Updated information for this wildfire:
The Elk Fire, located north of Lake City, Colorado, has burned 574
• acres in the Uncompahgre Wilderness and remains 0% contained. The incident is being managed by the Wyoming Type 3 Incident Management Team 1.
*Updated acreage is not available at this time. A requested high-elevation infrared (IR) flight has been unable to be completed for the past three days due to aircraft availability and weather conditions. Today, a Multi-Mission Aircraft (MMA) is expected to complete an infrared flight, providing updated mapping information and a more accurate estimate of fire size. That information will be shared as soon as it’s available.
Severity: warning
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