The Willow fire in Lake County, Colorado, is a human-caused wildfire that has been active since June 28, 2026. As of the latest update, the fire has burned 7534 acres and is 67% contained.
Official source description: 6 Miles W from Leadville, CO
Minimal; Smoldering; Creeping
No specific advice based on the current fire behavior and evacuation status.
IRWIN ID: {548A8D28-1A04-48EE-9011-ABA023175D43}
Discovered: Jun 28, 2026
Cause: Human
Managing Agency: USFS
Est. Cost to Date: $36,599,035
Coordinates: 39.2336, -106.4403
The Willow Fire has burned 7,534 acres as of August 8, 2026.
As of the latest update, the Willow Fire is 67% contained.
The official cause has been listed as: Human.
The Willow Fire is burning in Lake, CO.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Willow Fire remains active.
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