Wildfire — Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide, Colorado

2025-07-10 to 2025-07-31 · Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide, Colorado

Event narrative

The Wright Draw Fire started in early July due to a lightning strike 6 miles north-northeast of Gateway, Colorado west of Highway 141. The fire grew to 469 acres before it was contained in early August. The estimated cost to date was $887,483.

Wider weather episode

The Wright Draw Fire started in early July due to a lightning strike 6 miles north-northeast of Gateway, Colorado west of Highway 141.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1280925. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.