Wildfire — Jefferson, Colorado

2002-05-20 to 2002-05-27 · near Deckers, Jefferson, Colorado

Event narrative

Lightning sparked a wildfire near Deckers. Extremely dry conditions and very strong winds the following day allowed the fire to consume 3,860 acres before it could be contained. Thirteen structures were destroyed, including 4 homes.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5297818. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.