Wildfire — Eastern Uinta Mountains, Utah

2024-08-01 to 2024-08-20 · Eastern Uinta Mountains, Utah

Event narrative

The Speirs Fire started in mid July due to a lightning strike 3 miles south of Dutch John, Utah which is south of the Flaming Gorge Reservoir. The fire grew to 715 acres before it was contained in mid to late August. The estimated cost was $9,609,000 to date.

Wider weather episode

The Speirs Fire started in mid July due to a lightning strike 3 miles south of Dutch John, Utah which is south of the Flaming Gorge Reservoir.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1204410. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.