Wildfire — West Elk and Sawatch Mountains, Colorado
2023-10-01 to 2023-10-31 · West Elk and Sawatch Mountains, Colorado
$2.0M
Property damage
Event narrative
The Lowline Fire started in late July from lightning in the Gunnison National Forest, 11 miles southwest of Crested Butte, Colorado. The fire grew to 1,999 acres before it was contained in early December.
Wider weather episode
A wildfire began from lightning in the Gunnison National Forest, 11 miles southwest of Crested Butte, Colorado.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1143714. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.