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Red Rock Fire

Feed checked
Oct 23, 2026 21:20 UTC
Source record updated
Oct 22, 2026 16:32 UTC
Last recorded incident change
Oct 22, 2026 16:32 UTC

Feed checks and source-record updates do not necessarily mean fire conditions changed. Figures below reflect the last recorded incident report.

341
Acres
100%
Contained
38
Personnel

Situation Summary

Automated summary generated: Oct 22, 2026 16:45 UTC. It may lag behind the report and is not an official alert.

The Red Rock wildfire, located 12 miles west of De Beque in Mesa County, Colorado, was discovered on June 27, 2026, and is caused by natural factors. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is the jurisdictional agency overseeing the incident. As of the latest report on October 22, 2026, the fire has burned 341 acres and is 100% contained, with 38 personnel on the scene. Current fire behavior is minimal, with spotting and flanking noted, and the estimated cost to manage the fire is $300,000. The situation has stabilized with full containment achieved, indicating effective suppression efforts.

Official source description: 12 Miles W from De Beque, CO

Fire Behavior in Last Recorded Report

Minimal; Spotting; Flanking

Intelligence Timeline

Thu, Oct 22 - 4:32 PM Source: NIFC
341 acres
100% cont.

Location

Regional Air Quality

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Public Safety & Travel

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NIFC fire information and official resources β†’

IRWIN ID: {733D57C7-EAB7-4CF5-A5FA-64ECF5C93670}

Discovered: Jun 27, 2026

Cause: Natural

Managing Agency: BLM

Est. Cost to Date: $300,000

Coordinates: 39.2909, -108.4409

Frequently Asked Questions

How many acres has the Red Rock Fire burned?

The Red Rock Fire has burned 341 acres as of October 22, 2026.

Is the Red Rock Fire contained?

Yes, the Red Rock Fire is fully contained (100%).

What caused the Red Rock Fire?

The official cause has been listed as: Natural.

Where is the Red Rock Fire located?

The Red Rock Fire is burning in Mesa, CO.

Is the Red Rock Fire still active?

The Red Rock Fire is no longer in our filtered incident feed. This alone does not confirm extinguishment.

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