Oil Springs Fire
| Oil Springs Fire | |
|---|---|
| Part of the 2021 Colorado wildfires | |
| Date(s) | June 18, 2021 – July 10, 2021 |
| Location | Grand Junction, Colorado |
| Coordinates | 39°27′N 108°32′W / 39.45°N 108.53°W |
| Statistics | |
| Burned area | 12,613 acres (5,104 ha) |
| Impacts | |
| Structures destroyed | 1[1] |
| Ignition | |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Map | |
  Location in Western Colorado | |
The Oil Springs Fire was a wildfire that started north of Grand Junction, Colorado on June 18, 2021. The fire burned 12,613 acres (5,104 ha) and was fully contained on July 10, 2021.[2][1][3]
Events
June
The Oil Springs Fire was first reported on June 18, 2021, at around 6:45 pm MDT.[2]
Cause
The cause of the fire is believed to be due to lightning.[2]
Containment
On July 10, 2021, the Oil Springs Fire reached 100% containment.[2]
Impact
Closures and Evacuations
See also
References
- ^ a b Streetman, Audra (June 21, 2021). "Oil Springs Fire Grows To 7,183 Acres South Of Rangely". KCNC-TV. Retrieved June 22, 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Oil Springs Fire Information - InciWeb the Incident Information System". inciweb.nwcg.gov. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
- ^ "National Interagency Coordination Center Incident Management Situation Report Saturday, July 10, 2021– 0730 MDT National Preparedness Level 4" (PDF). nifc.gov. July 10, 2021. Retrieved July 10, 2021.