Big Gulch Fire

Moffat County · Started Jul 19, 2026 at 7:04 PM

1,055acres

100%contained

n/apersonnel

Naturalcause

Jul 19discovered

Mapped perimeter as of Jul 21 from the National Interagency Fire Center

About this incident

The Big Gulch Fire is burning in Moffat County. It was reported on July 19. The latest mapping puts it at 1,055 acres. Containment stands at 100 percent. Reported fire behavior: minimal. The cause is listed as natural. Data comes from the National Interagency Fire Center.

Updates

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Jul 27, 2026, 6:05 PM
Containment on the Big Gulch Fire reaches 100 percent
Containment improved from 95 to 100 percent. 1,055 acres, 100 percent contained.
Jul 27, 2026, 6:05 PM
Big Gulch Fire declared out
Fire managers report this fire as out. Final mapped size 1,055 acres.
Jul 23, 2026, 6:05 PM
Containment on the Big Gulch Fire reaches 95 percent
Containment improved from 80 to 95 percent. 1,055 acres, 95 percent contained.
Jul 22, 2026, 4:05 PM
Containment on the Big Gulch Fire reaches 80 percent
Containment improved from 70 to 80 percent. 1,055 acres, 80 percent contained.
Jul 21, 2026, 8:05 PM
Containment on the Big Gulch Fire reaches 70 percent
Containment improved from 30 to 70 percent. 1,055 acres, 70 percent contained.
Jul 21, 2026, 1:05 AM
Big Gulch Fire grows to 1,100 acres
Mapped size increased from 500 to 1,100 acres. 1,100 acres, 30 percent contained.

Size, containment, and perimeter come from the National Interagency Fire Center. Narrative comes from InciWeb. For life-threatening emergencies call 911.