Lightner Creek Fire β Live Updates
0 acres burning in La Plata County, Colorado Β· containment being assessed. Live NIFC map, evacuation orders, and free alerts.
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IgnitedJune 27, 2026
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Fire details
Initial location (point of origin)
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37.28787, -107.93000
Degrees decimal minutes
37Β° 17.272' N 107Β° 55.800' W
Degrees minutes seconds
37Β° 17' 16.33" N 107Β° 55' 48.00" W
- Discovered
- June 27, 2026
- Protecting unit
- COLPX
- Landowner
- Private
- Incident ID (IRWIN)
- 2026-COLPX-000528
Details from the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC/IRWIN), updated as crews report. Blank fields havenβt been reported for this incident yet.
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Live ADS-BAbout the Lightner Creek Fire
The Lightner Creek Fire has burned 0 acres in La Plata County, Colorado, after being reported on June 27, 2026. Figures come from the National Interagency Fire Center and update as crews report progress β this page refreshes automatically.
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How big is the Lightner Creek Fire?
As of the latest NIFC report, the Lightner Creek Fire has burned 0 acres in La Plata County, CO. Size and containment change quickly β this page refreshes from the official feed.
Is the Lightner Creek Fire contained?
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