Sheep Head Fire β Live Updates
314 acres burning in Huerfano County, Colorado Β· containment being assessed. Live map, evacuation orders, smoke & air quality β straight from NIFC, the National Weather Service, and NASA, updated continuously. Free alerts, no signup.
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Sheep Head Fire β daily report
As of the latest National Interagency Fire Center report, the Sheep Head Fire has burned 314 acres in Huerfano County, Colorado, with containment not yet reported.
It was first reported on June 29, 2026.
Summarized from official NIFC incident data and the incident team's InciWeb updates. A fuller daily narrative is generated automatically for the largest active fires. Awareness only β figures lag real conditions. For evacuations, follow your local authorities and call 911.
IgnitedJune 29, 2026
314
acres burned
β
contained
Live, grounded data β NIFC incident figures, NWS fire-weather, EPA/AirNow smoke. No estimates, no AI-invented numbers. Awareness only, not an emergency service.
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How big is the Sheep Head Fire?
As of the latest NIFC report, the Sheep Head Fire has burned 314 acres in Huerfano County, CO. Size and containment change quickly β this page refreshes from the official feed.
Is the Sheep Head Fire contained?
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Data: National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), refreshed periodically. Wildfire conditions change rapidly; figures here may lag official updates. FireRisk.ai is for awareness, not emergency guidance.