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

Wildfire in PARADOX VALLEY / LOWER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 22-MAY-10 14:30:00 to 31-MAY-10 23:59:00 (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, a downed power line 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 portion of time on Saturday due to the fire, and portions of the San Miguel River were also closed due to hazardous trees in the area. 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 damages reported, but the estimated cost of the fire is $1,500,000. The fire continued into the month of June, so please see the June 2010 Storm Data Publication for additional information.

Wildfire in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 22-MAY-10 14:30:00 to 31-MAY-10 23:59:00 (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, a downed power line 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 portion of time on Saturday due to the fire, and portions of the San Miguel River were also closed due to hazardous trees in the area. 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 damages reported, but the estimated cost of the fire is $1,500,000. The fire continued into the month of June, so please see the June 2010 Storm Data Publication for additional information.

Wildfire in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 22-MAY-10 14:30:00 to 31-MAY-10 23:59:00 (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, a downed power line 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 portion of time on Saturday due to the fire, and portions of the San Miguel River were also closed due to hazardous trees in the area. 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 damages reported, but the estimated cost of the fire is $1,500,000. The fire continued into the month of June, so please see the June 2010 Storm Data Publication for additional information.