Denver Wildfire Map & Tracker
Track active wildfires near Denver in real time. WildFire-Ready maps active fires, evacuation alerts, and wildfire smoke and air quality across Colorado, drawn from official agencies and updated continuously. Denver faces grass-fire risk on the plains and smoke from mountain forest fires, with wind-driven fires possible across much of the year.
Wildfire risk around Denver
Denver faces grass-fire risk on the plains and smoke from mountain forest fires, with wind-driven fires possible across much of the year.
Denver sits within Colorado, so the same official-source fire, evacuation, and air-quality data that we carry for the region applies here. Open the live map centred on Denver to see active fires near you, watch a fire of interest, and check evacuation alerts and air quality in one place.
Denver fire data sources
Everything we show near Denver traces back to the agencies that publish it for Colorado:
- National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC)
- National Weather Service
- InciWeb
- NASA FIRMS
You can verify the area's fire picture directly at the official agency: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/.
Denver wildfire FAQ
Are there wildfires near Denver right now?
WildFire-Ready shows active wildfires near Denver and across Colorado in real time, drawn from official agencies. Open the live map centred on Denver to see what is currently active, where it is burning, and its status. Counts change throughout the day, so check the map for the latest picture.
Is there wildfire smoke in Denver?
Wildfire smoke can reach Denver from local fires or from fires far away, and air quality can change quickly. WildFire-Ready plots air-quality readings on the map so you can check conditions in and around Denver. During smoke events, follow guidance from your local health authority.
Where can I see evacuation alerts near Denver?
Evacuation orders and alerts appear on the WildFire-Ready map as the responsible agencies issue them for the Colorado area around Denver. Always follow official evacuation orders, and call 911 in an emergency. WildFire-Ready is a companion to 911, not a replacement.
Where does Denver fire data come from?
Everything we show near Denver traces back to official agencies for Colorado, including National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC). Confirm critical details with the responsible agency before acting.