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Morgan Creek Fire

Coordinates: 40°43′05″N 106°49′44″W / 40.718°N 106.829°W / 40.718; -106.829
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Morgan Creek Fire
Date(s)July 9, 2021 (2021-07-09) – October 14, 2021 (2021-10-14)
LocationSteamboat Springs, Colorado
Coordinates40°43′05″N 106°49′44″W / 40.718°N 106.829°W / 40.718; -106.829
Statistics
Burned area7,586 acres (3,070 ha)
Ignition
CauseLightning
Map
Morgan Creek Fire is located in Colorado
Morgan Creek Fire
Location in Western Colorado

The Morgan Creek Fire was a wildfire that started north of Steamboat Springs, Colorado on July 9, 2021. The fire burned 7,586 acres (3,070 ha) and was fully contained on October 14, 2021.[1]

Events

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July

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The Morgan Creek Fire was first reported on July 9, 2021, at around 1:00 pm MDT.[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 Morgan Creek 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 "Morgan Creek Fire Information - InciWeb the Incident Information System". inciweb.nwcg.gov. Retrieved 2021-07-15.