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Sylvan Fire

Coordinates: 39°30′11″N 106°46′05″W / 39.503°N 106.768°W / 39.503; -106.768
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Sylvan Fire
The Sylvan fire burning on June 20, 2021
Date(s)June 20, 2021 (2021-06-20) – October 14, 2021 (2021-10-14)
LocationSylvan Lake State Park, Colorado
Coordinates39°30′11″N 106°46′05″W / 39.503°N 106.768°W / 39.503; -106.768
Statistics
Burned area3,792 acres (1,535 ha)
Ignition
CauseLightning
Map
Sylvan Fire is located in Colorado
Sylvan Fire
Location in Western Colorado

The Sylvan Fire was a wildfire that started in the Sylvan Lake State Park in Colorado on June 20, 2021. The fire burned 3,792 acres (1,535 ha) and was fully contained on October 14, 2021.[1][2]

Events

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June

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The Sylvan Fire was first reported on June 20, 2021 at around 3:15 pm MST.[1]

Cause

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The cause of the fire is believed to be due to lightning.[1]

Containment

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On October 14, 2021, the Sylvan Fire reached 100% containment.[1]

Impact

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Closures and Evacuations

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Sylvan Fire Information - InciWeb the Incident Information System". inciweb.nwcg.gov. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
  2. ^ "National Interagency Coordination Center Incident Management Situation Report Friday, October 15, 2021– 0730 MDT National Preparedness Level 2" (PDF). nifc.gov. October 15, 2021. Retrieved October 15, 2021.