Wildfire — Lower Yampa River Basin, Colorado

2025-08-02 to 2025-08-04 · Lower Yampa River Basin, Colorado

Event narrative

The Jack Springs Fire started in early August due to a lightning strike 7 miles east of Dinosaur, Colorado. The fire grew to 105 acres before it was contained two days later in early August.

Wider weather episode

The Jack Springs Fire started in early August due to a lightning strike 7 miles east of Dinosaur, Colorado.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1288033. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.