Wildfire — Debeque To Silt Corridor, Colorado

2025-07-17 to 2025-07-22 · Debeque To Silt Corridor, Colorado

Event narrative

The Cottonwood Flat Fire started in mid July due to a lightning strike 1.6 miles east-northeast of Parachute, Colorado. The fire grew to 311 acres before it was contained in late July. The estimated cost to date was $2,800,000.

Wider weather episode

The Cottonwood Flat Fire started in mid July due to a lightning strike 1.6 miles east-northeast of Parachute, Colorado.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1285482. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.