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Oil Springs Fire

Coordinates: 39°27′N 108°32′W / 39.45°N 108.53°W / 39.45; -108.53
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Oil Springs Fire
Date(s)June 18, 2021 (2021-06-18) – July 10, 2021 (2021-07-10)
LocationGrand Junction, Colorado
Coordinates39°27′N 108°32′W / 39.45°N 108.53°W / 39.45; -108.53
Statistics
Burned area12,613 acres (5,104 ha)
Impacts
Structures destroyed1[1]
Ignition
CauseLightning
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

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June

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The Oil Springs Fire was first reported on June 18, 2021, at around 6:45 pm MDT.[2]

Cause

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The cause of the fire is believed to be due to lightning.[2]

Containment

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On July 10, 2021, the Oil Springs Fire reached 100% containment.[2]

Impact

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Closures and Evacuations

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Streetman, Audra (June 21, 2021). "Oil Springs Fire Grows To 7,183 Acres South Of Rangely". KCNC-TV. Retrieved June 22, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d "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.