Wildfire — La Sal & Abajo Mountains, Utah

2021-07-01 to 2021-07-02 · La Sal & Abajo Mountains, Utah

Event narrative

The Pack Creek Fire began in early June due to a campfire that was abandoned 14 miles southeast of Moab and grew to 8,952 acres before it was contained in early July.

Wider weather episode

An abandoned campfire started a wildfire 14 miles southeast of Moab.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 958534. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.