Muddy Slide Fire

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Muddy Slide Fire
LocationYampa, Colorado
Coordinates40°08′35″N 106°47′53″W / 40.143°N 106.798°W / 40.143; -106.798Coordinates: 40°08′35″N 106°47′53″W / 40.143°N 106.798°W / 40.143; -106.798
Statistics
Date(s)June 20, 2021 (2021-06-20) – September 14, 2021 (2021-09-14)
Burned area4,093 acres (1,656 ha)
CauseLightning
Buildings destroyed18
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 on June 20, 2021. The fire burned 4,093 acres (1,656 ha) and was fully contained on September 14, 2021.[1][2]

Events[]

June[]

The Muddy Slide Fire was first reported on June 20, 2021 at around 3:00 pm MST.[1]

Cause[]

The cause of the fire is believed to be due to lightning.[1]

Containment[]

On September 14, 2021, the fire reached 100% containment.[1]

Impact[]

Closures and Evacuations[]

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References[]

  1. ^ a b c d "Muddy Slide Fire Information - InciWeb the Incident Information System". inciweb.nwcg.gov. Retrieved 2021-06-25.
  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.
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