Wildfire — Archuleta, Colorado

2003-07-19 to 2003-07-22 · near Pagosa Spgs, Archuleta, Colorado

Wider weather episode

Lightning was the probable cause of this wildfire which occurred in the San Juan National Forest. The fire became known as the Devil Creek Fire and consumed 235 acres of mixed conifer forest and oak brush. The estimated cost of fighting the fire was 294 thousand dollars.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5378794. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.