Wildfire — Central Yampa River Basin, Colorado

2025-06-20 to 2025-06-21 · Central Yampa River Basin, Colorado

Event narrative

The Colowyo Fire started in mid to late June due to downed power line near the Colowyo Strip Mine, which is about 19 miles southwest of Craig, Colorado. The fire grew to 585 acres before it was contained a day later in mid to late June. The estimated final cost was $250,000.

Wider weather episode

The Colowyo Fire started in mid to late June due to downed power line near the Colowyo Strip Mine, which is about 19 miles southwest of Craig, Colorado.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1274962. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.