Wildfire — Animas River Basin, Colorado

2025-07-13 to 2025-07-27 · Animas River Basin, Colorado

Event narrative

The Ute 63 Fire started in mid July due to a lightning strike 7 miles southwest of Red Mesa, Colorado. The fire grew to 534 acres before it was contained in late July. The estimated cost to date was $5,700,000.

Wider weather episode

The Ute 63 Fire started in mid July due to a lightning strike 7 miles southwest of Red Mesa, Colorado.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1285485. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.