Gotera Fire
ActiveLas Animas County, Colorado · Discovered August 12, 2026
23 acres
Size
-
Contained
+13 acres
24h growth
-
Personnel
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (interagency) · Last upstream update 3 hours ago · Perimeter mapped 3 hours ago (NIFC WFIGS)
Current situation
Gotera Fire
Air quality · Moderate
AQI 58
The Gotera Fire fire has burned 23 acres in Las Animas County, Colorado. Officials have not reported a containment figure yet. It has grown by about 13 acres in the last 24 hours. Air quality near the fire is moderate (AQI 58).
Growth & containment history
| Recorded | Size | Contained |
|---|---|---|
| 8/13/2026, 4:17:08 PM | 23 acres | - |
| 8/13/2026, 12:12:03 AM | 10 acres | - |
History recorded by Fire Nearby each time upstream size or containment changes.
About this data
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