This event is no longer active — it's kept here as a record. Recovery may still be underway; the guidance below applies.
The Snyder fire in Grand, Utah has burned 30,202 acres since June 27 and is 98 percent contained. Homes in the affected area face fire damage risk.
Overview written from official NASA EONET and National Interagency Fire Center/IRWIN data.
- Type
- Wildfires
- Official size
- 28,264 acres
- Containment
- 100%
- Cause
- Undetermined
- Began
- Status
- Inactive
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Affected area map
The shaded area is the affected-area perimeter reported for this event by NASA EONET (Grand, Utah), colored by hazard type. Pan and zoom to explore the map; when more than one observation exists, use the slider below to step through how the reported area changed.
Interactive affected-area map
Grand, Utah · ≈ 47 sq mi reported extent · Enable JavaScript to explore the map.
Official size & containment
Official incident size and containment reported through NIFC / IRWIN, as we observed it. Newest first.
- 28,264 acres ±0 100% contained
- 28,264 acres ±0 100% contained
- 28,264 acres ±0 98% contained
- 28,264 acres −1,938 98% contained
- 30,202 acres ±0 98% contained
- 30,202 acres ±0 98% contained
- 30,202 acres ±0 98% contained
- 30,202 acres ±0 98% contained
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- 30,202 acres ±0 98% contained
- 30,202 acres ±0 98% contained
- 30,202 acres ±0 98% contained
- 30,202 acres ±0 98% contained
- 30,202 acres 98% contained
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Latest updates
Official updates and news coverage for this event, newest first — National Weather Service products, local storm reports, incident updates and press headlines. Official items are verbatim government text; news headlines link out to the original outlet.
- News mix1043fm.com
Heat Advisory and Slow Storms Threaten Western Colorado
- Forecast discussion NWS GJT
Area Forecast Discussion
Triple-digit heat continues through Tuesday with afternoon storms capable of heavy rain and small hail; flash flooding risk near burn scars.
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000 FXUS65 KGJT 271126 AFDGJT
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Grand Junction CO 526 AM MDT Mon Jul 27 2026
.KEY MESSAGES...
- Warm overnight lows and triple digit highs for portions of eastern Utah and western Colorado are expected through Tuesday morning. The Heat Advisories remain in place.
- Afternoon and evening showers and storms will continue thanks to ample moisture and daytime heating.
- Slow storm motions will allow heavy rain under the stronger cells. Small hail and gusty outflow winds will also be possible.
- Watch out for flash flooding and debris flows in vulnerable terrain, especially for areas near and downstream of burn scars.
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.DISCUSSION... Issued at 911 PM MDT Sun Jul 26 2026
High pressure and ample moisture remain in place which means the running forecast remains largely the same...afternoon and evening convection. Slow storm motions remain in the forecast so, as we've seen over the last several days, the stronger showers and storms will cause plenty of heavy rain. Those areas susceptible to flooding will remain under the gun as will burn scars like the Babylon, Ferris and Gold Mountain burn scars. Outside of the rain, gusty outflow…
- News IQAir
Wildfire Map Spotlight: Snyder, Babylon, Ferris, and Gold Mountain Fires in Colorado and Utah
- News 999thepoint.com
Colorado Wildfire Burn Scars May Face Flash Flood Danger
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- greatbendpost.com News
- durangoherald.com News
Fourth firefighter dies from burn injuries in western Colorado blaze
- newsday.com News
4th firefighter dies from burn injuries in western Colorado blaze
- 999thepoint.com News
- The Colorado Sun News
4th firefighter dies from injuries sustained in Knowles wildfire in western Colorado
- 9News News
4th firefighter dies due to injuries suffered from Colorado wildfire
- mix1043fm.com News
Flash Flood Threat Risks Remain Ahead of Triple - Digit Heat
- kool1079.com News
Colorado Gold Mountain Fire : See the Latest Evacuation Zones
- k99.com News
- Bureau of Land Management (.gov) News
- kjct8.com News
Fruita City Council honors three fallen firefighters with proclamation
- 95rockfm.com News
- kekbfm.com News
- vaildaily.com News
- aspentimes.com News
- postindependent.com News
- kekbfm.com News
Why Western Colorado Storms Are Changing Direction This Week
- 999thepoint.com News
- k99.com News
Colorado Wellness Check Came Back and the Results Arent Great
- kool1079.com News
- kekbfm.com News
- Post Independent News
Colorado River, public lands reopen as Snyder Fire containment increases
- The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel News
Three firefighters died Saturday after being trapped during the Knowles Fire
- Colorado Springs Gazette News
- Denver7 News
Three firefighters killed in Snyder fire honored at Grand Junction memorial
- Colorado Public Radio News
Last emotional radio call for three firefighters who died in Colorado wildfire
- CBS News News
Evacuations lifted in Colorado for Snyder Fire as firefighters gain ground
- Mesa County News
- KJCT News
Here’s the latest on the wildfires burning across Colorado’s western slope
- Mesa County News
Mesa County declares local disaster emergency for Snyder Fire
- KJCT News
Grand Junction procession honors three firefighters killed battling Snyder Fire
- Colorado Public Radio News
Officials visit Snyder fire command center in Fruita as wildfires blaze across Western Slope
- The Colorado Sun News
Three federal firefighters killed in Mesa County as Snyder wildfire exploded in high winds
Updates are captured automatically from official and news sources, and may lag the live source. For the very latest, see NASA EONET ↗.