Wildfire — Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide, Colorado

2024-07-28 to 2024-07-31 · Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide, Colorado

Event narrative

The Kings Canyon Fire started in late July due to a lightning strike a half mile south of the Little Dolores River near Kings Canyon about 15 miles southwest of Fruita, Colorado. The fire grew to 220 acres before it was contained in early August. The estimated final cost was $1 million.

Wider weather episode

The Kings Canyon Fire started in late July due to a lightning strike a half mile south of the Little Dolores River near Kings Canyon about 15 miles southwest of Fruita, Colorado.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1204454. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.