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Automated summary generated: Oct 13, 2026 21:25 UTC. It may lag behind the report and is not an official alert.
The Dry Creek wildfire, located in Garfield County, Colorado, was discovered on June 23, 2026, and is currently reported as 100% contained with 316 acres burned. The fire was caused by human activity and is managed by an unspecified jurisdictional agency. Current fire behavior is described as minimal, running, and torching, indicating that while the fire is active, it is not rapidly expanding. Over the course of the timeline, the fire has reached full containment, with no further growth reported. The incident has incurred an estimated cost of $698,000 and involved 114 personnel.
Official source description: 3 Miles S from Rifle, CO
Minimal; Running; Torching
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Latest available source report: Oct 13, 2026 21:12 UTC. This is the report date, not confirmation of current fire conditions.
There are not enough distinct dated measurements to establish a documented progression for this incident.
| Report date (UTC) | Acres | Containment | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 21:12 | 316 | 100.0% | NIFC |
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NIFC fire information and official resources βIRWIN ID: {15F618E1-28AA-4F70-B06D-89AF2511D048}
Discovered: Jun 23, 2026
Cause: Human
Est. Cost to Date: $698,000
Coordinates: 39.4813, -107.7453
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The Dry Creek Fire has burned 316 acres as of October 13, 2026.
Yes, the Dry Creek Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Human.
The Dry Creek Fire is burning in Garfield, CO.
The Dry Creek Fire is no longer in our filtered incident feed. This alone does not confirm extinguishment.
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