Morgan Creek Fire
| Morgan Creek Fire | |
|---|---|
| Date(s) | July 9, 2021 – October 14, 2021 |
| Location | Steamboat Springs, Colorado |
| Coordinates | 40°43′05″N 106°49′44″W / 40.718°N 106.829°W |
| Statistics | |
| Burned area | 7,586 acres (3,070 ha) |
| Ignition | |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Map | |
Location in Western Colorado | |
The Morgan Creek Fire was a wildfire that started north of Steamboat Springs, Colorado on July 9, 2021. The fire burned 7,586 acres (3,070 ha) and was fully contained on October 14, 2021.[1]
Events
July
The Morgan Creek Fire was first reported on July 9, 2021, at around 1:00 pm MDT.[1]
Cause
The cause of the fire is believed to be due to lightning.[1]
Containment
On October 14, 2021, the Morgan Creek Fire reached 100% containment.[1]
Impact
Closures and Evacuations
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "Morgan Creek Fire Information - InciWeb the Incident Information System". inciweb.nwcg.gov. Retrieved July 15, 2021.