Safety

Ferris Fire

The Far Draw, Doe Canyon and Ferris Fires began on June 27, 2026, all started by lightning. The three fires merged together and are all being referred to as the Ferris Fire. The fire is located approximately 15 miles northwest of Dolores, Colorado on the San Juan National Forest, Bureau of Land Management, and private lands. Strong winds, high heat, low humidity and extremely dry fuels drove fire behavior for the first two weeks before monsoonal moisture moved into Southwest Colorado. More favorable weather beginning in mid July, including several days of rain, cloud coverage, and higher humidity levels, helped firefighters increase containment and stop fire progression. Now, as the fire nears containment, crews are working on suppression repair to leave the area in the best condition possible. This work involves repairing roads, naturalizing dozer line, chipping cut brush and trees, clearing culverts, and removing hose, pumps, and other equipment. Evacuations and Closures: All evacuations have been lifted. You can follow Dolores County Office of Emergency Management and/or San Miguel County Sheriff for those respective counties' emergency notifications. The San Juan National Forest has issued a Fire Area Closure . The Bureau of Land Management has an Emergency Land Closure in place, as well.