Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Cooler and wetter weather has subdued wildfire behavior across Colorado over the past week. Most of the major fires are showing little new spread, with the exception of a remote section on the SW side of the Aspen Acres Fire. We take a look.
Broadcast date: 7/20/2026
00:00:14 - Introduction and overview of the current fire situation in Colorado.
00:00:36 - Aspen Acres Fire: Reaching the 100,000-acre milestone and data visualization challenges.
00:01:10 - Division Zulu analysis: Fire behavior near Lake Isabel and recent runs.
00:02:12 - Discussion on the "slow-motion train wreck" of fighting fire in inaccessible terrain.
00:03:15 - Update on the top of St. Charles Peak and minor acreage growth.
00:03:33 - Willow Fire (Leadville): Status of firing operations and containment progress.
00:04:32 - Elk Fire: Brief report on minor runs and lack of significant spread.
00:04:48 - Gold Mountain Fire: Cimarron Ridge activity and the impact of monsoonal moisture.
00:05:25 - Quick status checks on the Ferris and Babylon fires.
00:05:39 - Transition to Northern California and Pacific Northwest lightning bust coverage.
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Cooler and wetter weather has subdued wildfire behavior across Colorado over the past week. Most of the major fires are showing little new spread, with the exception of a remote section on the SW side of the Aspen Acres Fire. We take a look.
Broadcast date: 7/20/2026
00:00:14 - Introduction and overview of the current fire situation in Colorado.
00:00:36 - Aspen Acres Fire: Reaching the 100,000-acre milestone and data visualization challenges.
00:01:10 - Division Zulu analysis: Fire behavior near Lake Isabel and recent runs.
00:02:12 - Discussion on the "slow-motion train wreck" of fighting fire in inaccessible terrain.
00:03:15 - Update on the top of St. Charles Peak and minor acreage growth.
00:03:33 - Willow Fire (Leadville): Status of firing operations and containment progress.
00:04:32 - Elk Fire: Brief report on minor runs and lack of significant spread.
00:04:48 - Gold Mountain Fire: Cimarron Ridge activity and the impact of monsoonal moisture.
00:05:25 - Quick status checks on the Ferris and Babylon fires.
00:05:39 - Transition to Northern California and Pacific Northwest lightning bust coverage.
Thanks to our sponsors:
Deer Creek Resources - deercreekgis.com
WATERAX - waterax.com
FYREBX - fyrebx.com
Wildfire Safety Systems - wildfiresafetysystems.com
QTAC--qtacfire.com - Use checkout code 'The Lookout' for a free draft hose kit with any UTV or Pickup skid order!
To learn more about your local Prescribed Burn Association, check out calpba.org.
Join our Patreon for extra content!
patreon.com/c/TheLookout1
For Lookout Merch: ko-fi.com/thelookout/shop
We are viewer-supported. You can become a monthly Patreon or PayPal subscriber or make a one-time donation on our website: the-lookout.org
