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Automated summary generated: Oct 10, 2026 19:05 UTC. It may lag behind the report and is not an official alert.
The Keystone wildfire, located in Rio Blanco County, Colorado, was discovered on July 21, 2026, and is caused by natural factors under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management. By August 6, the fire had burned 3,042 acres and was fully contained (100%) with 42 personnel on the scene, exhibiting minimal fire behavior. The next day, the fire remained at 3,042 acres and 100% containment, with behavior described as minimal, creeping, and smoldering; the incident cost was estimated at $2,200,000. The situation has remained stable since the initial containment, with no further growth or changes reported.
Official source description: 45 Miles NW from Meeker, CO
Minimal; Creeping; Smoldering
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NIFC fire information and official resources βIRWIN ID: {61D996EE-ED85-4A2E-A359-20B8C02D23DD}
Discovered: Jul 21, 2026
Cause: Natural
Managing Agency: BLM
Est. Cost to Date: $2,200,000
Coordinates: 40.2205, -108.1781
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The Keystone Fire has burned 3,042 acres as of August 7, 2026.
Yes, the Keystone Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The Keystone Fire is burning in Rio Blanco, CO.
The Keystone Fire is no longer in our filtered incident feed. This alone does not confirm extinguishment.
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