Colorado Fires

Rain and incoming cold front temper Colorado wildfire activity

Wildfire activity across Colorado remains subdued as the Rocky Mountain Area holds at baseline preparedness. Recent precipitation in southern regions and an incoming cold front are keeping fire potential low across all basins. Crews are monitoring a new start on Fort Carson south of Colorado Springs, with no community threats reported.

Key Fires

• Agony Fire — The fire ignited Friday evening on the Fort Carson military reservation east of Highway 115, south of Colorado Springs, with no evacuations or structural threats reported. Rain, cooler temperatures, and elevated humidity over the coming days are expected to assist containment efforts despite gusty conditions.

Conditions and Outlook

There are no active Red Flag Warnings or Fire Weather Watches across Colorado, and significant fire potential remains low statewide. An incoming cold front is ushering in cooler temperatures, higher humidity, and widespread chances of rain and mountain snow over the next three days. These damp conditions will continue to mitigate fire danger through early next week.

Burn Bans and Land Management

A controlled burn at Marfell Lakes near Lafayette and Erie continues through Sunday, producing localized smoke in Boulder County. In addition, federal fire managers are preparing winter prescribed pile burning across northwest and southwest Colorado once sufficient snow cover accumulates.

What Residents Should Do

• Check local open burning regulations and air quality advisories before conducting any outdoor burning.
• Yield to emergency response equipment along Highway 115 near Fort Carson.
• Stay alert for rapid runoff and debris flows in low-lying areas following recent heavy rainfall.