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Morgan_Creek_Fire Latitude and Longitude:

40°43′05″N 106°49′44″W / 40.718°N 106.829°W / 40.718; -106.829
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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 area7,586 acres (3,070 ha)
Ignition
CauseLightning
Map
Morgan Creek Fire is located in Colorado
Morgan Creek Fire
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

  1. ^ a b c d "Morgan Creek Fire Information - InciWeb the Incident Information System". inciweb.nwcg.gov. Retrieved 2021-07-15.