Wildfire — Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide, Colorado

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

Event narrative

The Turner Gulch Fire started in early July due to a lightning strike 7.5 miles northeast of Gateway, Colorado to the east and south of Highway 141. The fire grew to 31,699 acres before it was contained in early September. The estimated cost was $40,400,000.00, 15 structures were threatened but none were destroyed.

Wider weather episode

The Turner Gulch Fire started in early July due to a lightning strike 7.5 miles northeast of Gateway, Colorado to the east and south of Highway 141.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1280927. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.