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| Morgan Creek Fire | |
|---|---|
| Date(s) | July 9, 2021 (2021-07-09) – October 14, 2021 (2021-10-14) |
| Location | Steamboat Springs, Colorado |
| Coordinates | 40°43′05″N 106°49′44″W / 40.718°N 106.829°W / 40.718; -106.829 |
| 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.
Events
July
The Morgan Creek Fire was first reported on July 9, 2021, at around 1:00 pm MDT.
Cause
The cause of the fire is believed to be due to lightning.
Containment
On October 14, 2021, the Morgan Creek Fire reached 100% containment.
Impact
Closures and Evacuations
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See also
References
- ^ "Morgan Creek Fire Information - InciWeb the Incident Information System". inciweb.nwcg.gov. Retrieved 2021-07-15.
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