Gold Mountain Fire Spreads to 2,000 Acres

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  The Gold Mountain Fire was discovered near Ouray, CO“The Gold Mountain Fire was discovered on June 27, 2026, at approximately 5:33 pm 2 miles northeast of Ouray, CO.”
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  The Gold Mountain Fire was discovered on June 27“The Gold Mountain Fire was discovered on June 27, 2026, at approximately 5:33 pm 2 miles northeast of Ouray, CO.”
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  The Gold Mountain Fire grew 2,000 acres by June 28“Fire became very active, with group torching and crowning, increasing the fire growth to the east by 2,000 acres.”
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  The Gold Mountain Fire grew due to steep terrain and high winds“Fire initially started burning in mixed conifer vegetation located on inaccessible terrain above the east side of Highway 550. Local, State, and Federal initial attack fire resources were ordered immediately. The fire spread quickly running up steep slopes. A local Type 3 Incident Management Team was assigned on June 27, 2026. Aviation resources were ordered throughout the next day, but high winds and terrain features shut down the use of aviation resources.”
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  Firefighters are using indirect containment lines“Crews continue to mop up and strengthen fire lines near Highway 550 and Cow Creek, secure the fire edge around Nate Creek, and construct and reinforce indirect line along the western perimeter toward Bureau of Land Management lands and south toward Silver Jack Reservoir.”
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  Firefighters are protecting the Highway 550 corridor“Firefighters are using a risk-based suppression strategy that prioritizes public and firefighter safety while protecting communities, critical infrastructure, water systems and access along the Highway 550 corridor.”
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  Firefighters are protecting communities“Firefighters are using a risk-based suppression strategy that prioritizes public and firefighter safety while protecting communities, critical infrastructure, water systems and access along the Highway 550 corridor.”
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  Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2 assumed command on July 14“Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2 assumed command July 14, 2026 following a coordinated, planned transition.”
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  Crews are mopping up near Highway 550“Crews continue to mop up and strengthen fire lines near Highway 550 and Cow Creek, secure the fire edge around Nate Creek, and construct and reinforce indirect line along the western perimeter toward Bureau of Land Management lands and south toward Silver Jack Reservoir.”
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  Crews are mopping up near Cow Creek“Crews continue to mop up and strengthen fire lines near Highway 550 and Cow Creek, secure the fire edge around Nate Creek, and construct and reinforce indirect line along the western perimeter toward Bureau of Land Management lands and south toward Silver Jack Reservoir.”
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  Crews are securing fire edges“null”
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  Crews are using pumps and water tanks for structure protection“Crews continue to mop up and strengthen fire lines near Highway 550 and Cow Creek, secure the fire edge around Nate Creek, and construct and reinforce indirect line along the western perimeter toward Bureau of Land Management lands and south toward Silver Jack Reservoir. Where direct engagement is unsafe or impractical, firefighters are using natural features, indirect containment lines, point protection around homes and other values at risk, and pumps, hoses and large water tanks to support structure protection.”
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  Thunderstorms may bring rain“null”
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  Dry fuels and winds remain concerns“null”