Aristocrat Ranchettes, CO3 mi6 km S212 h agoNominal
Cascade-Chipita Park, CO4 mi6 km NE223 h agoNominal
Cascade-Chipita Park, CO4 mi6 km NE3623 h agoHigh
Aurora, CO3 mi4 km S411 h agoNominal
Salt Creek, CO4 mi6 km S424 h agoNominal
Pitkin, CO12 mi19 km N435 h agoNominal
Aristocrat Ranchettes, CO3 mi6 km S212 h agoNominal
Pitkin, CO12 mi20 km N12335 h agoNominal
Cascade-Chipita Park, CO4 mi6 km NE3623 h agoHigh
Aurora, CO2 mi3 km NW811 h agoNominal
Salt Creek, CO5 mi8 km S624 h agoNominal
Aristocrat Ranchettes, CO3 mi6 km S212 h agoNominal
Arvada, CO4 mi7 km W22 days agoNominal
Meeker, CO23 mi38 km W22 days agoNominal
No satellite detections within this distance and time window.
A detection is a hot spot seen from space. It can be a wildfire, a planned burn or an industrial site. It does not show a fire’s name, size or containment.
Fire detections by state & province · 24 h48 h72 h
The National Weather Service issues a Red Flag Warning when strong wind, low humidity and dry plants come together. Any spark — from a campfire, a cigarette or a dragging trailer chain — can start a fire that spreads very fast. A Fire Weather Watch means these conditions are possible in the next 12 to 72 hours.
Don’t burnNo outdoor burning or fireworks.
Watch for sparksSecure trailer chains, don’t park on dry grass.
Stay alertKeep your phone charged for alerts.
Safety
If a wildfire is near you: Ready, Set, Go
READYBefore a firePack a go-bag with documents, medicine and chargers. Clear dry leaves and branches near your home. Know two ways out of your area.
SETWhen a fire is nearbyPut the go-bag in the car, park facing out, and keep pets close. Follow local officials and the news radio.
GOLeave earlyLeave as soon as officials tell you to — or earlier if you feel unsafe. Don’t wait to see the flames.
For smoke: stay indoors with windows closed, run an air purifier if you have one, and check the air quality before going outside.
Wildfire questions
Are there fires in Colorado right now?
NASA satellites detected 6 heat sources in Colorado in the last 24 hours (179 in the last 72 hours). The largest group was near Aurora, CO. A detection can be a wildfire, a planned burn or an industrial site.
Is there a Red Flag Warning in Colorado?
No Red Flag Warning or Fire Weather Watch is in effect in Colorado right now. The National Weather Service issues them when wind, low humidity and dry plants make fires spread fast.
What is a satellite fire detection?
NASA satellites pass over North America several times a day and flag spots that are much hotter than their surroundings. Most are fires, but some are planned burns, gas flares or factories. A new detection can appear within a few hours.
How far can wildfire smoke travel?
Hundreds or even thousands of miles. That is why the air quality can drop even when no fire is close.
Where can I find evacuation orders?
Evacuation orders come from your county or local emergency office. Follow them first, and use this map to see where fires are.