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.