Wildfire — Lower Yampa River Basin, Colorado

2025-06-26 to 2025-06-29 · Lower Yampa River Basin, Colorado

Event narrative

The Horse Draw Fire started in late June due to a lightning strike 24 miles east of Dinosaur, Colorado. The fire grew to 748 acres before it was contained three days later in late June. The estimated cost to date was $216,022.

Wider weather episode

The Horse Draw Fire started in late June due to a lightning strike 24 miles east of Dinosaur, Colorado.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1274964. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.