Wildfire — Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide, Colorado

2024-08-01 to 2024-08-21 · Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide, Colorado

Event narrative

The Bucktail Fire started in early August 4 miles northeast of Nucla. The cause remains undetermined. The fire grew to 7,202 acres before it was contained in late August. The estimated final cost was $10 million.

Wider weather episode

The Bucktail Fire started in early August 4 miles northeast of Nucla. The cause remains undetermined.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1208129. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.