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Automated summary generated: Oct 22, 2026 20:05 UTC. It may lag behind the report and is not an official alert.
The Ferris wildfire, located in Montezuma County, Colorado, was discovered on June 27, 2026, and is caused by natural factors. The U.S. Forest Service is the jurisdictional agency overseeing the incident. By August 6, 2026, the fire had burned 64,881 acres and was fully contained (100%) with minimal fire behavior, supported by 20 personnel. The following day, the fire remained at 64,881 acres, still fully contained, with behavior described as minimal and smoldering; the estimated cost was reported at $44,500,278. The situation has stabilized with no further growth or containment changes noted in the timeline.
Official source description: 7 Miles E from Cahone, CO
Minimal; Smoldering
Good air quality at the reporting station. AQI does not assess fire danger, road access or evacuation status.
Reporting area: Not reported. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
Observed: 2026-10-23 20:00:00 UTC Β· Site: Cortez Ozone.
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NIFC fire information and official resources βIRWIN ID: {0FD7F0E1-D93C-47C9-9F6A-0BA8BFBC3D94}
Discovered: Jun 27, 2026
Cause: Natural
Managing Agency: USFS
Est. Cost to Date: $44,500,278
Coordinates: 37.6292, -108.671
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The Ferris Fire has burned 64,881 acres as of August 7, 2026.
Yes, the Ferris Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The Ferris Fire is burning in Montezuma, CO.
The Ferris Fire currently meets our U.S. incident tracking criteria. This does not confirm current fire behavior.
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