Wildfire — Eastern Uinta Basin, Utah

2024-04-10 to 2024-04-11 · Eastern Uinta Basin, Utah

Event narrative

The Leota Fire started in early to mid April from human causes 14 miles east-southeast of Randlett in the Ouray Wildlife Refuge Area. The fire grew to 137 acres before being contained the day after it started.

Wider weather episode

The Leota Fire started in early to mid April from human causes 14 miles east-southeast of Randlett in the Ouray Wildlife Refuge Area.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1180577. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.