Fire in Northern Colorado Today: Latest Wildfire Updates, Smoke and Emergency Information

Residents searching for information about a fire in Northern Colorado today are being urged to rely on current information from local fire agencies and emergency-management officials as wildfire activity continues across Colorado.

Federal fire authorities reported on September 18 that firefighters were managing dozens of uncontained large fires across the United States. The Rocky Mountain region, which includes Colorado, remains at Preparedness Level 2.

However, the available federal information does not currently identify a major new wildfire specifically in Northern Colorado that would support reporting that emergency crews are battling multiple large fires across the region.

Colorado continues to have significant fire activity. Current fire data lists active incidents elsewhere in the state, including the Aspen Acres Fire, which has burned approximately 102,000 acres in southern Colorado. That fire is therefore not a Northern Colorado incident and should not be presented as one.

Northern Colorado fire reports

Northern Colorado encompasses communities along the Front Range and areas extending toward the foothills and mountains. Fire conditions can change rapidly, particularly when dry vegetation, wind and other weather factors increase the potential for fire spread.

For anyone seeing smoke or receiving an emergency alert, the most reliable information will come from the relevant county emergency-management agency, sheriff’s office or local fire department.

At the time of this report, there is not enough verified information to identify a specific major Northern Colorado wildfire as the source of a widespread emergency today.

Residents should avoid relying solely on social-media posts or unverified reports when determining whether an evacuation order or other emergency restriction is in effect.

Latest fire information

The National Interagency Fire Center said Friday that more than 12,000 personnel were assigned to wildfire incidents nationwide, with 50 uncontained large fires being managed.

This article should be updated as soon as a local agency confirms a specific Northern Colorado fire, its location, size, containment status, road closures or evacuation orders.

Last updated: September 18, 2026.