Wildfire — Upper Yampa River Basin, Colorado

2025-08-11 to 2025-08-25 · Upper Yampa River Basin, Colorado

Event narrative

The Crosho Fire started in early to mid August due to an undetermined cause 7.5 miles northwest of Yampa, Colorado. The fire grew to 2,073 acres before it was contained in late August. The estimated cost to date was $10,200,000.

Wider weather episode

The Crosho Fire started in early to mid August due to an undetermined cause 7.5 miles northwest of Yampa, Colorado.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1288024. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.