Wright Draw (2025-07-15)

466 acre wildfire (100% contained)
Clifton, Colorado, United States
InciWeb page: COGRD Wright Draw Status: Active Size: 466 acre Contained: 100%

Wright Draw Live Perimeter Growth

Wright Draw Fire Growth History
Wright Draw Containment History

Wright Draw Fire Alert Timeline

Jul 29, 2025 Other
Wright Draw Fire reaches final containment at 466 acres with 94% containment. Command fully transitioned to Type 3 Incident Management Organization as fire activity continues to decrease.
Sources: Colorado wildfires: New fire flares up near Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park (2025-07-29)
Jul 28, 2025 Other
Type 3 Incident Management Organization takes command of Wright Draw Fire from Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1 as fire situation stabilizes.
Sources: Turner Gulch fire - InciWeb (2025-07-28)
Jul 27, 2025 Evacuation level 1
All private lands in Big Creek and Divide Forks Campground evacuation zones downgraded to pre-evacuation status as Wright Draw Fire containment improves to 92%.
Sources: Turner Gulch fire - InciWeb (2025-07-27) Crews battle "fingers of fire" in Turner Gulch amid efforts to tame Western Slope wildfires (2025-07-25)
Jul 25, 2025 Other
Wright Draw Fire monitoring continues with 92% containment at 466 acres. Aerial reconnaissance from helicopters and drones shows very little fire activity.
Sources: Crews battle "fingers of fire" in Turner Gulch amid efforts to tame Western Slope wildfires (2025-07-25)
Jul 23, 2025 State of emergency
Mesa County declares local disaster emergency for Wright Draw and Turner Gulch fires to accelerate response efforts and secure additional resources. Over 500 personnel now working on fires.
Sources: Mesa County declares local disaster emergency in response to Turner Gulch and Wright Draw Fires | Mesa County (2025-07-23)
Jul 22, 2025 Other
Pre-evacuation notices rescinded for areas north of Highway 141 as fire conditions improve. Highway 141 reopened in both directions from Gateway to Whitewater.
Sources: Multiple fires burning across Colorado, containment grows | 9news.com (2025-07-25)
Jul 21, 2025 Other
Wright Draw Fire containment increases to 51% on west and north flanks due to favorable weather conditions. Highway 141 reopened in both directions from Gateway to Whitewater.
Sources: Cogrd Wright Draw - | InciWeb (2025-07-21)
Jul 19, 2025 Evacuation level 1
All private lands between Mile Markers 120-134 along Highway 141 downgraded to pre-evacuation status. Mesa County Sheriff's Office allows residents to begin returning home.
Sources: Rainy weather helps crews make progress on Western Slope fires, but also brings possibility of flash flooding in burn scars (2025-07-18)
Jul 18, 2025 Other
Wright Draw Fire remains stable at 448 acres with 0% containment. Crews work to prevent fire from crossing North Fork West Creek as aerial resources continue suppression efforts.
Sources: Turner Gulch Fire in Mesa County 34% contained, Wright Draw Fire remains at 448 acres (2025-07-18)
Jul 17, 2025 Evacuation level 1
Pre-evacuation notice issued for residents in Uncompahgre National Forest from Forest Road 406 to 409. Wright Draw Fire holds at 448 acres while crews work on containment lines.
Sources: Turner Gulch Fire in western Colorado grows to over 15,000 acres, 9% containment (2025-07-17)
Jul 16, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Evacuation orders issued for all private in-holdings in Divide Forks Campground area near Gateway. Wright Draw Fire burning 488 acres as crews utilize heavy air support with water and retardant drops.
Sources: UPDATE: Fire officials hold meeting for the Turner Gulch and Wright Draw fires (2025-07-16)
Jul 15, 2025 Other
Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1 assumes management of Wright Draw and Turner Gulch fires due to extreme fire conditions. Wright Draw Fire reaches 341 acres.
Sources: Cogrd Wright Draw Information | InciWeb (2025-07-25) Turner Gulch fire now largest burning within Colorado after it quadruples in size (2025-07-15)
Jul 14, 2025 Other
Wright Draw Fire grows to 263 acres. Over 200 firefighters working on both Wright Draw and Turner Gulch fires with additional resources expected to arrive.
Sources: Fires continue burning across much of Colorado as hot, dry conditions persist (2025-07-14)
Jul 14, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Mandatory evacuation orders issued for Highway 141 between Mile Markers 128-131. Pre-evacuation notices expanded for Mile Markers 131-137 outside Gateway as Wright Draw Fire continues to threaten structures.
Sources: Colorado wildfires: More evacuations issued for Turner Gulch fire on Colorado's Western Slope (2025-07-14)
Jul 14, 2025 Road closure
Highway 141 closed in both directions between Mile Markers 120-124 due to Wright Draw Fire activity. Public asked to avoid highway except for evacuation purposes to keep routes clear for firefighting crews.
Sources: Colorado wildfires: More evacuations issued for Turner Gulch fire on Colorado's Western Slope (2025-07-14)
Jul 14, 2025 State of emergency
State of emergency declared by Governor Polis for multiple western Colorado wildfires including Wright Draw Fire. State resources mobilized to support local firefighting efforts.
Sources: Governor issues disaster declaration for wildfires burning in 3 Colorado counties (2025-07-14)
Jul 13, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Level 3 evacuation (GO NOW) ordered for areas along Highway 141 between Mile Markers 120-124 due to Wright Draw and Turner Gulch fires. Pre-evacuation notices issued for Mile Markers 128-131.
Sources: LATEST: South Rim, Sowbelly, Wright Draw Fire updates (2025-07-13)
Jul 13, 2025 Other
Wright Draw Fire grows to 228 acres as crews work along fire lines with aircraft support. Over 200 firefighters deployed with additional resources expected within two days.
Sources: LATEST: South Rim, Sowbelly, Wright Draw Fire updates (2025-07-13)
Jul 12, 2025 Other
Wright Draw Fire grows to 160 acres burning on steep terrain ledge. Crews prepare for potential significant fire run if flames reach North Fork West Creek drainage.
Sources: Colorado wildfires: Fires burning on thousands of acres in west (2025-07-13)
Jul 10, 2025 Other
Wright Draw Fire sparked by lightning in Mesa County, Colorado near Gateway. Fire burning in steep, rugged terrain along with Turner Gulch Fire in Unaweep Canyon area. Initial fire response mobilized.
Sources: Cogrd Wright Draw Information | InciWeb (2025-07-25) Colorado wildfires: Fires burning across the state | 9news.com (2025-07-20)

Wright Draw Fire Alert Timeline

Jul 27, 2025 Other
Wright Draw Fire reaches 92% containment at 466 acres. Crews continue mop-up operations and strengthening containment lines under command of Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1.
Sources: Turner Gulch Fire - 5280Fire (2025-07-27)
Jul 23, 2025 State of emergency
Mesa County declares local disaster emergency for Wright Draw and Turner Gulch fires to accelerate response efforts and secure additional resources. Over 500 personnel now working on fires.
Sources: Mesa County declares local disaster emergency in response to Turner Gulch and Wright Draw Fires | Mesa County (2025-07-23)
Jul 22, 2025 Other
Pre-evacuation notices rescinded for areas north of Highway 141 as fire conditions improve. Evacuation orders lifted for private lands along Highway 141 north of Mile Markers 120-134.
Sources: Multiple fires burning across Colorado, containment grows | 9news.com (2025-07-25) Wildfire Map Spotlight: Turner Gulch Fire, Mesa County, Colorado (2025-07-24)
Jul 21, 2025 Other
Wright Draw Fire containment increases to 51% on west and north flanks due to favorable weather conditions. Highway 141 reopened in both directions from Gateway to Whitewater.
Sources: Cogrd Wright Draw - | InciWeb (2025-07-21) Boating on western Colorado reservoir resumes as crews gain more containment on South Rim fire (2025-07-21)
Jul 18, 2025 Other
Wright Draw Fire remains stable at 448 acres with 0% containment. Crews work to prevent fire from crossing North Fork West Creek as aerial resources continue suppression efforts.
Sources: Turner Gulch Fire in Mesa County 34% contained, Wright Draw Fire remains at 448 acres (2025-07-18)
Jul 17, 2025 Evacuation level 1
Pre-evacuation notice issued for residents in Uncompahgre National Forest from Forest Road 406 to 409. Wright Draw Fire holds at 448 acres while crews work on containment lines.
Sources: Turner Gulch Fire in western Colorado grows to over 15,000 acres, 9% containment (2025-07-17)
Jul 16, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Evacuation orders issued for all private in-holdings in Divide Forks Campground area near Gateway. Wright Draw Fire burning 488 acres as crews utilize heavy air support with water and retardant drops.
Sources: UPDATE: Fire officials hold meeting for the Turner Gulch and Wright Draw fires (2025-07-16)
Jul 15, 2025 Other
Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1 assumes management of Wright Draw and Turner Gulch fires due to extreme fire conditions. Wright Draw Fire reaches 341 acres.
Sources: Cogrd Wright Draw Information | InciWeb (2025-07-25) Turner Gulch fire now largest burning within Colorado after it quadruples in size (2025-07-15)
Jul 14, 2025 State of emergency
State of emergency declared by Governor Polis for multiple western Colorado wildfires including Wright Draw Fire. State resources mobilized to support local firefighting efforts.
Sources: Governor issues disaster declaration for wildfires burning in 3 Colorado counties (2025-07-14) Colorado wildfires: More evacuations issued for Turner Gulch fire on Colorado's Western Slope (2025-07-14)
Jul 14, 2025 Road closure
Highway 141 closed in both directions between Mile Markers 120-124 due to Wright Draw Fire activity. Public asked to avoid highway except for evacuation purposes to keep routes clear for firefighting crews.
Sources: Colorado wildfires: More evacuations issued for Turner Gulch fire on Colorado's Western Slope (2025-07-14)
Jul 14, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Mandatory evacuation orders issued for Highway 141 between Mile Markers 128-131. Pre-evacuation notices expanded for Mile Markers 131-137 outside Gateway as Wright Draw Fire continues to threaten structures.
Sources: Colorado wildfires: More evacuations issued for Turner Gulch fire on Colorado's Western Slope (2025-07-14) Cogrd Wright Draw Information | InciWeb (2025-07-25)
Jul 13, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Level 3 evacuation (GO NOW) ordered for areas along Highway 141 between Mile Markers 120-124 due to Wright Draw and Turner Gulch fires. Pre-evacuation notices issued for Mile Markers 128-131.
Sources: LATEST: South Rim, Sowbelly, Wright Draw Fire updates (2025-07-13) Governor issues disaster declaration for wildfires burning in 3 Colorado counties (2025-07-14)
Jul 10, 2025 Other
Wright Draw Fire sparked by lightning in Mesa County, Colorado near Gateway. Fire burning in steep, rugged terrain along with Turner Gulch Fire in Unaweep Canyon area. Initial fire response mobilized.
Sources: Cogrd Wright Draw Information | InciWeb (2025-07-25) Colorado wildfires: Fires burning across the state | 9news.com (2025-07-20)

Wright Draw Fire Alert Timeline

Jul 24, 2025 Other
Wright Draw Fire reaches 92% containment at 466 acres. Fire crews continue mopping up operations and strengthening containment lines on western edge near Unaweep Canyon.
Sources: Turner Gulch Fire - 5280Fire (2025-07-24) Turner Gulch fire - InciWeb (2025-07-25)
Jul 23, 2025 State of emergency
Mesa County declares local disaster emergency for Wright Draw and Turner Gulch fires to accelerate response efforts and secure additional resources. Over 500 personnel now working on fires.
Sources: Mesa County declares local disaster emergency in response to Turner Gulch and Wright Draw Fires | Mesa County (2025-07-23)
Jul 22, 2025 Other
Private land evacuations lifted along Highway 141 north of Mile Markers 120-134. Pre-evacuation orders rescinded for areas north of Highway 141 as fire conditions improve.
Sources: Multiple fires burning across Colorado, containment grows | 9news.com (2025-07-24) Wildfire Map Spotlight: Turner Gulch Fire, Mesa County, Colorado (2025-07-24)
Jul 21, 2025 Other
Highway 141 reopened in both directions from Gateway to Whitewater after fire activity decreased. Public advised to watch for fire equipment and crews still operating in area.
Sources: Turner Gulch fire - InciWeb (2025-07-25) Crews slow spread of Colorado fires (2025-07-18)
Jul 18, 2025 Other
Wright Draw Fire remains stable at 448 acres with 0% containment for third consecutive day. Aerial resources successfully prevent fire from crossing North Fork West Creek.
Sources: Turner Gulch Fire in Mesa County 34% contained, Wright Draw Fire remains at 448 acres (2025-07-18) Crews slow spread of Colorado fires (2025-07-18)
Jul 17, 2025 Evacuation level 1
Pre-evacuation notice issued for residents in Uncompahgre National Forest from Forest Road 406 to 409. Wright Draw Fire holds at 448 acres while crews work on containment lines.
Sources: Crews slow spread of Colorado fires (2025-07-18) Turner Gulch Fire in western Colorado grows to over 15,000 acres, 9% containment (2025-07-17)
Jul 16, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Evacuation orders issued for all private in-holdings in Divide Forks Campground area near Gateway. Wright Draw Fire burns 488 acres as crews utilize heavy air support with water and retardant drops.
Sources: UPDATE: Fire officials hold meeting for the Turner Gulch and Wright Draw fires (2025-07-16)
Jul 15, 2025 Other
Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1 assumes management of Wright Draw and Turner Gulch fires due to extreme fire conditions. Wright Draw Fire reaches 341 acres.
Sources: Turner Gulch fire - InciWeb (2025-07-25) Turner Gulch fire now largest burning within Colorado after it quadruples in size (2025-07-15)
Jul 14, 2025 State of emergency
State of emergency declared by Governor Polis for multiple western Colorado wildfires including Wright Draw Fire. State resources mobilized to support local firefighting efforts.
Sources: Governor issues disaster declaration for wildfires burning in 3 Colorado counties (2025-07-14) Colorado wildfires: More evacuations issued for Turner Gulch fire on Colorado's Western Slope (2025-07-14)
Jul 14, 2025 Road closure
Highway 141 closed in both directions between Mile Markers 120-124 due to Wright Draw Fire activity. Public asked to avoid highway except for evacuation purposes to keep routes clear for firefighting crews.
Sources: Colorado wildfires: More evacuations issued for Turner Gulch fire on Colorado's Western Slope (2025-07-14) Crews slow spread of Colorado fires (2025-07-18)
Jul 14, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Mandatory evacuation orders issued for Highway 141 between Mile Markers 128-131. Pre-evacuation notices expanded for Mile Markers 131-137 outside Gateway as Wright Draw Fire continues to threaten structures.
Sources: Colorado wildfires: More evacuations issued for Turner Gulch fire on Colorado's Western Slope (2025-07-14) Turner Gulch Fire in Mesa County 34% contained, Wright Draw Fire remains at 448 acres (2025-07-18)
Jul 13, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Level 3 evacuation (GO NOW) ordered for areas along Highway 141 between Mile Markers 120-124 due to Wright Draw and Turner Gulch fires. Pre-evacuation notices issued for Mile Markers 128-131.
Sources: LATEST: South Rim, Sowbelly, Wright Draw Fire updates (2025-07-13) Governor issues disaster declaration for wildfires burning in 3 Colorado counties (2025-07-14)
Jul 10, 2025 Other
Wright Draw Fire sparked by lightning in Mesa County, Colorado near Gateway. Fire burning in steep, rugged terrain along with Turner Gulch Fire in Unaweep Canyon area. Initial fire response mobilized.
Sources: Turner Gulch fire - InciWeb (2025-07-25) Turner Gulch and Wright Draw Fires burn in Mesa County | FOX31 Denver (2025-07-13)

Wright Draw Fire Alert Timeline

Jul 22, 2025 State of emergency
Mesa County declares local disaster emergency for Wright Draw and Turner Gulch fires to accelerate response efforts and secure additional resources. Over 500 personnel now working on fires.
Sources: Mesa County declares local disaster emergency in response to Turner Gulch and Wright Draw Fires | Mesa County (2025-07-23)
Jul 22, 2025 Evacuation level 1
Evacuation orders lifted and downgraded to pre-evacuation status for properties between Mile Markers 120-134 along Highway 141. Orders remain in effect for Big Creek and Divide Forks Campground areas.
Sources: Turner Gulch Fire now 34% contained; Highway 141 evacuations lifted | Western Colorado | gjsentinel.com (2025-07-19) Wildfire Map Spotlight: Turner Gulch Fire, Mesa County, Colorado (2025-07-24)
Jul 21, 2025 Other
Highway 141 reopened in both directions from Gateway to Whitewater after fire activity decreased. Public advised to watch for fire equipment and crews still operating in area.
Sources: Turner Gulch fire - InciWeb (2025-07-23) Multiple fires burning across Colorado, containment grows | 9news.com (2025-07-24)
Jul 16, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Additional evacuation orders issued for private land areas between Mile Markers 131-134 along Highway 141. Wright Draw Fire continues to threaten structures in Gateway area.
Sources: Mesa County wildfire grows to more than 12000 acres (2025-07-16)
Jul 14, 2025 State of emergency
State of emergency declared by Governor Polis for multiple western Colorado wildfires including Wright Draw Fire. State resources mobilized to support local firefighting efforts.
Sources: Governor issues disaster declaration for wildfires burning in 3 Colorado counties (2025-07-14) Colorado wildfires: More evacuations issued for Turner Gulch fire on Colorado's Western Slope (2025-07-14)
Jul 14, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Mandatory evacuation orders expanded for Highway 141 between Mile Markers 128-131. Pre-evacuation notices issued for Mile Markers 131-137 outside Gateway as Wright Draw Fire continues to grow.
Sources: Colorado wildfires: More evacuations issued for Turner Gulch fire on Colorado's Western Slope (2025-07-14) Turner Gulch Fire in Mesa County 34% contained, Wright Draw Fire remains at 448 acres (2025-07-18)
Jul 14, 2025 Road closure
Highway 141 closed in both directions between Mile Markers 120-124 due to Wright Draw Fire activity. Public asked to avoid highway except for evacuation purposes to keep routes clear for firefighting crews.
Sources: Turner Gulch Fire in western Colorado grows to nearly 14,000 acres; evacuations in place (2025-07-15) Colorado wildfires: More evacuations issued for Turner Gulch fire on Colorado's Western Slope (2025-07-14)
Jul 13, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Level 3 evacuation (GO NOW) ordered for areas along Highway 141 between Mile Markers 120-124 due to Wright Draw and Turner Gulch fires. Pre-evacuation notices issued for Mile Markers 128-131.
Sources: LATEST: South Rim, Sowbelly, Wright Draw Fire updates (2025-07-13) Governor issues disaster declaration for wildfires burning in 3 Colorado counties (2025-07-14)
Jul 10, 2025 Other
Wright Draw Fire sparked by lightning in Mesa County, Colorado near Gateway. Fire burning in steep, rugged terrain along with Turner Gulch Fire in Unaweep Canyon area. Initial fire response mobilized.
Sources: Multiple fires burning across Colorado, containment grows | 9news.com (2025-07-24) Turner Gulch and Wright Draw Fires burn in Mesa County | FOX31 Denver (2025-07-13)

Wright Draw Fire Alert Timeline

Jul 22, 2025 State of emergency
Mesa County declares local disaster emergency for Wright Draw Fire and Turner Gulch Fire to accelerate response and secure additional resources for long-term recovery.
Sources: Mesa County declares local disaster emergency in response to Turner Gulch and Wright Draw Fires | Mesa County (2025-07-22) Mesa County issues disaster emergency declaration due to ongoing wildfires (2025-07-22)
Jul 15, 2025 Road closure
Highway 141 closed in both directions between Mile Markers 120-134 due to Wright Draw Fire and firefighting operations. Use alternate routes.
Sources: Mesa County wildfire grows to more than 12000 acres (2025-07-15) Colorado wildfires: Firefighters gain containment on 4 still-spreading Western Slope fires (2025-07-20)
Jul 15, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Level 3 evacuation orders extended to Mile Markers 131-134 along Highway 141 due to continued fire growth. Additional mandatory evacuations in effect.
Sources: Mesa County wildfire grows to more than 12000 acres (2025-07-15)
Jul 14, 2025 Evacuation level 1
Level 1 pre-evacuation orders expanded to areas between Mile Markers 131-137 outside Gateway. Level 3 orders remain for Mile Markers 120-131.
Sources: Colorado wildfires: More evacuations issued for Turner Gulch fire on Colorado's Western Slope (2025-07-14)
Jul 13, 2025 Evacuation level 1
Level 1 pre-evacuation orders issued for areas between Mile Markers 128-131 along Highway 141 near Gateway due to Wright Draw Fire. Residents should be ready to evacuate.
Sources: LATEST: South Rim, Sowbelly, Wright Draw Fire updates (2025-07-13) Turner Gulch and Wright Draw Fires burn in Mesa County | FOX31 Denver (2025-07-13)
Jul 13, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Level 3 evacuation orders (GO NOW) issued for areas between Mile Markers 120-124 along Highway 141. Residents must leave immediately.
Sources: LATEST: South Rim, Sowbelly, Wright Draw Fire updates (2025-07-13) Several lightning-sparked fires burning on Colorado's Western Slope (2025-07-13)
Jul 13, 2025 State of emergency
State of emergency declared by Governor Polis for Delta, Mesa, and Montrose counties due to Wright Draw Fire and other Western Slope wildfires. State resources mobilized.
Sources: 3 western Colorado counties under disaster declaration as wildfires scorch thousands of acres (2025-07-13) Colorado wildfires: Fires burning across the state | 9news.com (2025-07-13)

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