Wildfire — Southwestern San Juan Mountains, Colorado

2025-08-01 to 2025-08-31 · Southwestern San Juan Mountains, Colorado

Event narrative

The Stoner Mesa Fire started in late July due to a lightning strike 11 miles northeast of Dolores, Colorado to the northeast of Stoner, Colorado. The fire was initially out but re-emerged in early August and grew to 10,249 acres before it was contained in mid October. The estimated cost was $25,015,851. 693 structures were threatened but none were destroyed.

Wider weather episode

The Stoner Mesa Fire started in late July due to a lightning strike 11 miles northeast of Dolores, Colorado to the northeast of Stoner, Colorado.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1292435. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.