# Wilderness Boundary Fire Remains Active in Larimer County Near Estes Park

- **Publisher:** FoCo Observer — independent local news for Fort Collins and Northern Colorado
- **Published:** Jul 4, 2026, 8:25 AM MDT (2026-07-04T08:25:00-06:00)
- **Section:** Safety
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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 day [^1]. As of July 2, 2026, the fire was still active and had not been contained [^1]. The fire was located in Larimer County, near Estes Park, Colorado, approximately 20 miles west-northwest of Fort Collins [^1]. The cause of the fire was undetermined, according to initial reports [^1], although a later report suggested it may have been natural [^1].

**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 acres [^2]. The full record is on the [Wilderness Boundary fire page](/colorado/wildfire/wilderness-boundary/).

## Sources

- [https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/](https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/)

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