Oil Springs Fire
LocationGrand Junction, Colorado
Coordinates39°27′N 108°32′W / 39.45°N 108.53°W / 39.45; -108.53
Statistics
Date(s)June 18, 2021 (2021-06-18) – July 10, 2021 (2021-07-10)
Burned area12,613 acres (5,104 ha)
CauseLightning
Buildings destroyed1[1]
Map
Oil Springs Fire is located in Colorado
Oil Springs Fire
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][3][4]

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

  1. Streetman, Audra (June 21, 2021). "Oil Springs Fire Grows To 7,183 Acres South Of Rangely". KCNC-TV. Retrieved June 22, 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Oil Springs Fire Information - InciWeb the Incident Information System". inciweb.nwcg.gov. Retrieved 2021-06-21.
  3. Streetman, Audra (June 21, 2021). "Oil Springs Fire Grows To 7,183 Acres South Of Rangely". KCNC-TV. Retrieved June 22, 2021.
  4. "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.
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