Wildfire — Grand and Battlement Mesas, Colorado

2025-08-03 to 2025-08-12 · Grand and Battlement Mesas, Colorado

Event narrative

The Leroux Fire started in early August due to a lightning strike 5 miles north of Hotchkiss, Colorado. The fire grew to 195 acres before it was contained in mid August. The estimated cost to date was $1,900,000.

Wider weather episode

The Leroux Fire started in early August due to a lightning strike 5 miles north of Hotchkiss, Colorado.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1288035. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.