Colorado, 2016Wildfire in Colorado, October 31, 2016
October 31, 2016 · NWS GLD · 1 event in 1 county or zone
A fast moving grass fire occurred in Yuma County Colorado near the intersection of Highway 34 and Road Z. Additional resources were required from fire departments in Wauneta, Yuma, Vernon, Eckley, and Wages.
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- Deaths
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Property damage
- None recorded
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- None recorded
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- 1
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A fast moving grass fire occurred in Yuma County Colorado near the intersection of Highway 34 and Road Z. Additional resources were required from fire departments in Wauneta, Yuma, Vernon, Eckley, and Wages. The fire completely destroyed a residence and several outbuildings. Highway 34 and an adjacent railway line were temporarily closed. The fire consumed 299.2 acres.
Wildfire, Yuma County
- When
- October 31, 1:41 PM MST to 3:30 PM MST
- Where
- Yuma County forecast zone
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 40.003, -102.424 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
A fast moving grass fire occurred in Yuma County Colorado near the intersection of Highway 34 and Road Z. Additional resources were required from fire departments in Wauneta, Yuma, Vernon, Eckley, and Wages. The fire completely destroyed a residence and several outbuildings. Highway 34 and an adjacent railway line were temporarily closed. The fire consumed 299.2 acres.
- Wildfire
- A fire burning in wildland vegetation, with its acreage and damage where known.
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