Two wildfires that have the attention of Coloradans from Grand Junction to Montrose include the Gold Mountain and Elk fires. Get our free mobile appGold Mountain Fire Remains One of Colorado's Largest Active FiresKaren Henderson KKXK Facebook See the Colorado Gold Mountain Fire Photos You Sent UsRead More: Colorado's Fastest Way to Check Gold Mountain Fire EvacuationsThe Gold Mountain Fire is now at 38,000 acres, remains 13% contained, and has 992 personnel in place. 25 Colorado Fire Photos: Gold Mountain Battle Reaches Week Three Wildland firefighters continue working around the clock in some of Western Colorado's steepest and most rugged terrain as the Gold Mountain Fire burns through the Cimarron Range. The fire is 25 miles east of the Gold Mountain Fire, placing two major incidents within the same region of the San Juan Mountains. Firefighters and crews will likely be visible on Hinsdale County Roads 20 and 23 (Nellie Creek) as they work around the Elk Creek fire.