A downed power line started a wildfire in southwest Colorado near Norwood, which was propelled by very strong winds and dry conditions. This fire began in May and persisted for several days through the beginning of June. Please see the May 2010 Storm Data Publication for additional information.

Wildfire in PARADOX VALLEY / LOWER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-JUN-10 00:00:00 to 06-JUN-10 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Around 2:30 pm on the afternoon of Saturday, May 22, strong winds downed a power line which sparked a wildfire near the border of San Miguel and Montrose Counties along Good Enough Road. The fire spread rapidly with dry conditions and very strong southwest winds in place. Highway 145 was closed for a period of time on May 5th due to the fire.  Portions of the San Miguel River were also closed due to the wildfire hazard. The fire continued for several days and eventually burned through roughly 2,500 acres of the Uncompahgre National Forest and nearly 430 acres of BLM land. There were no injuries or personal property damage reported, but the estimated cost of fighting the fire was $1,500,000. This fire began in May, so please see the May 2010 Storm Data Publication for additional information.

Wildfire in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 01-JUN-10 00:00:00 to 06-JUN-10 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Around 2:30 pm on the afternoon of Saturday, May 22, strong winds downed a power line which sparked a wildfire near the border of San Miguel and Montrose Counties along Good Enough Road. The fire spread rapidly with dry conditions and very strong southwest winds in place. Highway 145 was closed for a period of time on May 5th due to the fire.  Portions of the San Miguel River were also closed due to the wildfire hazard. The fire continued for several days and eventually burned through roughly 2,500 acres of the Uncompahgre National Forest and nearly 430 acres of BLM land. There were no injuries or personal property damage reported, but the estimated cost of fighting the fire was $1,500,000. This fire began in May, so please see the May 2010 Storm Data Publication for additional information.

Wildfire in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 01-JUN-10 00:00:00 to 06-JUN-10 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Around 2:30 pm on the afternoon of Saturday, May 22, strong winds downed a power line which sparked a wildfire near the border of San Miguel and Montrose Counties along Good Enough Road. The fire spread rapidly with dry conditions and very strong southwest winds in place. Highway 145 was closed for a period of time on May 5th due to the fire.  Portions of the San Miguel River were also closed due to the wildfire hazard. The fire continued for several days and eventually burned through roughly 2,500 acres of the Uncompahgre National Forest and nearly 430 acres of BLM land. There were no injuries or personal property damage reported, but the estimated cost of fighting the fire was $1,500,000. This fire began in May, so please see the May 2010 Storm Data Publication for additional information.