SECO NEWS - Snyder Fire Reaches 98% Containment at 30,202 Acres West of Grand Junction

Snyder Fire Reaches 98% Containment at 30,202 Acres West of Grand Junction

Description: The Snyder Fire is now 98% contained at 30,202 acres west of Grand Junction as crews continue mop-up, cold trailing, and hotspot detection amid hot, dry weather and possible dry lightning...

Fire Update – Snyder Fire

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 – 9:00 a.m.

Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1

Ben Sanders, Incident Commander

Information Phone: 970-355-3288

Email: 2026.snyder@firenet.gov

Information Staffing Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Current Situation: As fire activity decreases, fire managers are adjusting staffing levels to meet current operational needs and make resources available to other incidents. However, in response to forecasted weather conditions early this week, Rocky Mountain CIMT1 will support local resources with initial attack capability for any new fire starts, as requested.

Aviation resources equipped with infrared (IR) sensors are used to identify isolated hot spots and potential threats to the fireline. IR information helps incident personnel determine where to concentrate resources. With the aid of IR data, firefighters are conducting mop up and cold trailing operations to secure lines and eliminate any heat sources that could escape the containment lines.

In Division A, firefighters have observed very little growth in the uncontained portion along Jones Canyon but continue to mop up and secure accessible portions of the fire’s edge. Crews continue to improve a road west of the fire, establishing a contingency line to prevent any westward fire spread.

Weather and Fire Behavior:

As a result of the hot, dry conditions, a Fuels and Fire Behavior Advisory has been issued for the western slopes of Colorado. Dry lightning is possible today and Wednesday as more moisture moves into the area.

Evacuations, Closures, and Fire Restrictions:

For current evacuation and road closure information, please visit: facebook.com/Mesacountysheriffsoffice.

Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Grand Junction Field Office and Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests closures and fire restrictions can be found at blm.gov/office/grand-junction-field-office and fs.usda.gov/r02/gmug/alerts.

Visitors are encouraged to contact their local Colorado Parks and Wildlife Office for up-to-date information on river and state-managed area closures. Office contact information can be found at: cpw.state.co.us/contact-us.

Wildfires are a no-fly zone for unauthorized aircraft, including drones. If you fly, we can’t. For more information, visit http://knowbeforeyoufly.org.

Fire Statistics:

Size: 30,202 acres

Containment: 98%

Total Personnel: 386

Location: 13 mi. W of Grand Junction

Reported: June 26, 2026

Cause: undetermined

For More Information:

Information Phone: 970-355-3288

Email: 2026.snyder@firenet.gov

Facebook: facebook.com/SnyderFire2026

InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident.../utcyd-snyder-fire