Wright Draw (2025-07-15)

466 acre wildfire (100% contained)
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.
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%.
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.
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.
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Pre-evacuation notices rescinded for areas north of Highway 141 as fire conditions improve.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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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