Wildfire — Animas River Basin, Colorado

2023-07-01 to 2023-07-12 · Animas River Basin, Colorado

Event narrative

The Arkansas Loop Fire began in late June from unknown causes, 21 miles south of Durango, near Bondad. The fire grew to 127 acres before it was contained in mid July.

Wider weather episode

A wildfire began from unknown causes 21 miles south of Durango near Bondad.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1101960. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.