Wildfire — Debeque To Silt Corridor, Colorado

2025-06-26 to 2025-06-28 · Debeque To Silt Corridor, Colorado

Event narrative

The Hilltop Fire started in late June about 7 miles southeast of Rifle. The cause is undetermined. The fire grew to 326 acres before it was contained a couple days later in late June. The estimated cost to date was $430,000. 1 home and 1 RV were lost in the fire.

Wider weather episode

The Hilltop Fire started in late June about 7 miles southeast of Rifle. The cause is undetermined.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1274976. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.