The Gold Mountain wildfire in Ouray, CO, has been active with moderate to active fire behavior, including uphill runs, flanking, and group torching, with 39,532 acres burned and 90% containment.
Official source description: 2 Miles N from Ouray, CO
Moderate; Uphill Runs; Flanking; Group Torching
Residents should remain vigilant and follow evacuation orders if issued.
IRWIN ID: {2ED6C776-D2C7-49E5-8004-27CEA40D5D79}
Discovered: Jun 27, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Managing Agency: USFS
Est. Cost to Date: $60,237,649
Coordinates: 38.0516, -107.6821
The Gold Mountain Fire has burned 39,532 acres as of August 8, 2026.
As of the latest update, the Gold Mountain Fire is 90% contained.
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The Gold Mountain Fire is burning in Ouray, CO.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Gold Mountain Fire remains active.
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