Muddy Slide Fire

Muddy Slide Fire
Part of the 2021 Colorado wildfires
Date
  • June 20, 2021 (2021-06-20) – September 14, 2021 (2021-09-14)
LocationYampa, Colorado
Coordinates40°08′35″N 106°47′53″W / 40.143°N 106.798°W / 40.143; -106.798
Statistics
Burned area4,093 acres (1,656 ha)
Impacts
Structures destroyed18
Ignition
CauseLightning
Map
Muddy Slide Fire is located in Colorado
Muddy Slide Fire
Location in Western Colorado

The Muddy Slide Fire was a wildfire that started near Yampa, Colorado, United States, on June 20, 2021. The fire burned 4,093 acres (1,656 ha) and was fully contained on September 14, 2021.

Events

June

The Muddy Slide Fire was first reported on June 20, 2021 at around 3:00 pm MST.

Cause

The cause of the fire is believed to be due to lightning.

Containment

On September 14, 2021, the fire reached 100% containment.

Impact

Closures and Evacuations

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Muddy Slide Fire Information - InciWeb the Incident Information System". inciweb.nwcg.gov. Retrieved June 25, 2021.
  2. ↑ "National Interagency Coordination Center Incident Management Situation Report Wednesday, September 15, 2021– 0730 MDT National Preparedness Level 5" (PDF). nifc.gov. September 15, 2021. Retrieved September 15, 2021.