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Automated summary generated: Aug 9, 2026 21:13 UTC. It may lag behind the report and is not an official alert.
The Fishhook wildfire is located in Routt County, Colorado, approximately 8 miles southeast of Steamboat Springs. The fire is reported to be 309 acres in size and is 100% contained. The fire was discovered on July 12, 2026, and is believed to be of natural cause. The US Forest Service is the jurisdictional agency responsible for managing the fire. The fire behavior is currently minimal with some smoldering, and the estimated cost of the fire is $9,703,536.
Official source description: 8 Miles SE from Steamboat Springs, CO
Minimal; Smoldering
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NIFC fire information and official resources βIRWIN ID: {7CE74A5F-5438-4D0F-8589-52A029EAA3F7}
Discovered: Jul 12, 2026
Cause: Natural
Managing Agency: USFS
Est. Cost to Date: $9,703,536
Coordinates: 40.4016, -106.7183
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The Fishhook Fire has burned 309 acres as of August 7, 2026.
Yes, the Fishhook Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The Fishhook Fire is burning in Routt, CO.
The Fishhook Fire is no longer in our filtered incident feed. This alone does not confirm extinguishment.
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