Wildfire — Crowley County, Colorado

2007-12-01 · Crowley County, Colorado

Event narrative

A fire, started by a cigarette, burned close to 500 acres near Ordway.

Wider weather episode

The highest winds across the southeast plains occurred around La Junta, where winds gusted to around 60 mph. Wildfires broke out in Pueblo County, Crowley County, and Bent County.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 70698. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.