Three New Wildfires Burning Northwest of Dolores, Colorado
No structures are threatened; continued growth expected
Dolores, CO — June 27, 2026
Three new wildfires were reported today on the San Juan National Forest’s Dolores Ranger District, burning in both Dolores and Montezuma Counties. The cause is suspected to be lightning and will be confirmed by resources on the ground. Yesterday’s storm produced significant lightning with very little precipitation. The fires are wind‑driven and grew rapidly throughout the afternoon, forcing fire crews to pull back from the line. High winds grounded aircraft in the evening.
Current Fires
- Ferris Fire — 250+ acres
- Southeast of Bradfield Bridge Campground, along the southern portion of Highway 504.
- Far Draw Fire — 100+ acres
- Two miles east of the NFSR 506 / 504 intersection in an area known locally as “the Glade.”
- Doe Canyon Fire — 22+ acres
- Located in Doe Canyon just west of the NFSR 506 / 504 intersection.
Operations
Fire managers are prioritizing protection of lives, property, and ecosystems while ensuring firefighter safety. An indirect strategy is being used to contain and extinguish all three fires as quickly as possible.
Personnel & Resources
Multiple resources—including engines, crews, air attack, and a Type 1 helicopter—are currently assigned. Large air tankers (LAT) are assisting with retardant drops. Additional resources, including engines, crews, a Type 1 helicopter, a Type 3 helicopter, and support personnel, are on order.
Closures & Restrictions
Out of an abundance of caution, law enforcement has conducted a safety sweep to ensure the public is cleared from:
- Bradfield Bridge Campground
- NFSR 504 south to the base of McPhee Dam
- NFSR 521
- NFSR 504
Visitors are advised to stay away from the fire area.
Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR)
A TFR will be implemented over the fire area. Private aircraft—including drones—are prohibited.
If you fly, we can’t.
For official fire information, follow the Ferris / Far Draw Fires on InciWeb.
