Elk Fire
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| Elk Fire | |
|---|---|
| Part of the 2025 Colorado wildfires | |
| File:Elk Fire Colorado August 2025.webp Smoke from the Elk Fire, Lee Fire and Grease Fire as seen on August 3, 2025 | |
| Date(s) | August 2, 2025 – August 19, 2025 |
| Location | Meeker, Colorado & Buford, Colorado |
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| Statistics | |
| Perimeter | 100% contained |
| Burned area | 14,518 acres (5,875 ha) |
| Impacts | |
| Ignition | |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Map | |
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The Elk Fire was a wildfire burning near the town of Meeker, Colorado and the community of Buford, Colorado that began on August 2, 2025. As of August 12, the fire burned 14,549 acres (5,888 ha) and is 100% contained.[1]
The fire has destroyed at least 2 homes.[2]
Events
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August
[edit | edit source]The Elk Fire was first reported on August 2, 2025, at around 12:30 pm MST.[3][2]
On August 5, 2025, Colorado Governor Jared Polis issued a state of emergency for four wildfires burning in western Colorado, including the Elk Fire.[4]
Cause
[edit | edit source]The cause of the fire is believed to be due to lightning.[5]
Impact
[edit | edit source]Closures and evacuations
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See also
[edit | edit source]- Lee Fire - Another wildfire also burning near Meeker, Colorado
- 2025 United States wildfires
- 2025 Colorado wildfires
- List of Colorado wildfires
References
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