Wildfire — Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide, Colorado

2025-08-01 · Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide, Colorado

Event narrative

The Sowbelly Fire started in early July due to a lightning strike 16 miles west of Delta, Colorado. The fire grew to 2,274 acres before it was contained in early August. The estimated cost to date was $1,320,667.

Wider weather episode

The Sowbelly Fire started in early July due to a lightning strike 16 miles west of Delta, Colorado.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1280931. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.