Live Denver fire map & tracker
A live Denver fire map and tracker — active wildfires across the Front Range, the foothills, and the grasslands around the Denver–Boulder metro, with perimeters from NIFC, Red Flag Warnings, and the fires nearest you.
Active wildfires near Denver
Get Denver fire alerts — free
Be told the moment a new fire starts near your Denver address or a Red Flag Warning is issued — email & push, free.
🔔 Turn on free alerts →Why Denver (Denver metro) sees major wildfires
The Denver metro’s fire risk runs from the wind-whipped grasslands on the plains to the dense conifer foothills of the Front Range. Powerful downslope (Chinook) winds can turn a grass or interface fire catastrophic in minutes — as the metro learned in winter, not just summer.
The December 2021 Marshall Fire near Boulder destroyed more than 1,000 homes in hours — the most destructive in Colorado history — driven by 100+ mph winds across dry grassland at the metro’s edge.
Official Denver fire & evacuation sources
For real-time evacuation orders, always go to your local authorities. FireRisk is for early awareness — not evacuation orders.
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Denver fire tracker — FAQ
What wildfires are burning near Denver right now?
The live map and list on this page show wildfires currently reported near Denver to the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), refreshed each time you load the page. Use “fires near me” to center it on your exact neighborhood.
Is Denver under a Red Flag Warning?
When the National Weather Service posts a Red Flag Warning for the Denver area, it means critical fire-weather — typically Santa Ana winds plus low humidity — where any new fire can spread fast. This page reflects active fire-weather alerts for the region.
How do I get Denver fire alerts?
Turn on free FireRisk alerts for your Denver address and we’ll email or text you the moment a new fire is reported nearby or a Red Flag Warning is issued. For real-time evacuation orders, also follow Denver Fire Department and Watch Duty.
Is this an official Denver emergency map?
No. FireRisk is an awareness tool built on official NIFC and NWS data — it complements but never replaces Denver’s official alerts, local fire authorities, and 911.
Awareness only — built on official NIFC (fires) and NWS (fire weather) data, which can lag real conditions. For Denver evacuation orders follow Denver Fire Department, Watch Duty, and call 911 in an emergency.