Wilderness Boundary Fire Remains Active in Larimer County Near Estes Park

The Wilderness Boundary fire was first observed on July 2, 2026, at 0.1 acres and grew to a peak of 0.25 acres later that day¹. As of July 2, 2026, the fire was still active and had not been contained¹. The fire was located in Larimer County, near Estes Park, Colorado, approximately 20 miles west-northwest of Fort Collins¹. The cause of the fire was undetermined, according to initial reports¹, although a later report suggested it may have been natural¹.

Update: The federal wildfire record for this fire was updated at 8:21 a.m. on July 4, 2026, listing the Wilderness Boundary fire as out at 0.25 acres². The full record is on the Wilderness Boundary fire page.