Leroux Fire (2025-08-04)

195 acre wildfire (100% contained)

Clifton, Colorado, United States

InciWeb page: COMRD Leroux Fire Status: Active Size: 195 acre Contained: 100%

Leroux Fire Live Perimeter Growth

Leroux Fire Fire Growth History

Leroux Fire Containment History

Leroux Fire Fire Alert Timeline

Aug 12, 2025 Other

Leroux Fire declared fully contained at 195 acres. Fire achieved 100% containment with suppression repair efforts continuing. All evacuation orders and road restrictions have been lifted.

Sources: Comrd Leroux Fire Information | InciWeb (2025-08-12)

Aug 11, 2025 Other

All pre-evacuation orders lifted for Leroux Fire. 3100 Road reopened to normal traffic. Fire now at 90% containment and returned to BLM management for final suppression and restoration efforts.

Sources: Here are all of the wildfires burning in Colorado (2025-08-11)

Aug 10, 2025 Other

Leroux Fire achieved 90% containment at 195 acres. Last regular fire update issued - future updates only when significant changes occur. Full containment expected by mid-week with fire personnel remaining for suppression repair.

Sources: Leroux Fire — 90% Contained, Future Updates Only as Needed | Local News | highcountryspotlight.com (2025-08-10) Comrd Leroux Fire Information | InciWeb (2025-08-10)

Aug 07, 2025 Other

Leroux Fire at 179 acres with 35% containment achieved. Fire burning north of Hotchkiss in Delta County showing improved containment progress compared to initial zero percent containment.

Sources: Gov. Polis calls in National Guard after Lee fire doubles in size, threatening town of Meeker (2025-08-07)

Aug 06, 2025 Evacuation level 1

Evacuation orders downgraded to pre-evacuation status (Level 1 - BE READY) at noon August 6. All residents in evacuation zone allowed to return home but must remain ready to evacuate if fire conditions change.

Sources: Leroux Fire – Evacuation Area Moved to Pre-Evacuation | Local News | highcountryspotlight.com (2025-08-06) Colorado wildfires: Twelve fire roars across 1,000 acres in Moffat County (2025-08-06)

Aug 05, 2025 Road closure

Road closures established at 3100 Road and Redlands Mesa Road on south end of evacuation zone. Oak Mesa Road closed to protect firefighter and public safety during suppression operations.

Sources: Leroux Fire – Evacuation Area Moved to Pre-Evacuation | Local News | highcountryspotlight.com (2025-08-06) Colorado wildfires: Lee Fire jumps to 58,000 acres in size; Town of Meeker put under pre-evacuation notice (2025-08-08)

Aug 05, 2025 Evacuation level 3

Level 3 evacuation orders (GO NOW) issued at approximately 2:30 AM for areas along 3100 Road north of Oak Mesa Road intersection, including 7X Ranch, Stoney Creek subdivision, and Forest Service Road 128 area to Bailey Reservoir.

Sources: Comrd Leroux Fire Information | InciWeb (2025-08-05) Gov. Polis declares disaster emergency for LeRoux Fire in western Colorado - CBS Colorado (2025-08-05)

Aug 05, 2025 State of emergency

State disaster emergency declared for Leroux Fire in Delta County effective 12:01 AM August 5. Governor authorized deployment of state resources after sheriff requested assistance due to fire growing beyond local capacity.

Sources: Gov. Polis declares disaster emergency for LeRoux Fire in western Colorado - CBS Colorado (2025-08-05) Gov. Polis declares state of disaster for Western Slope wildfires, Lee and Grease fires merge overnight (2025-08-05)

Aug 03, 2025 Other

Leroux Fire reported at 2:30 PM near Oak Mesa outside Hotchkiss. Fire started as single tree fire but discovered to be over an acre in size. Initially on BLM land in steep, remote terrain with dangerous engagement conditions.

Sources: Comrd Leroux Fire Information | InciWeb (2025-08-03) UPDATE: Evacuation Orders in effect as fire crews battle fire in-between Hotchkiss and Cedaredge (2025-08-03)

Leroux Fire Fire Alert Timeline

Aug 11, 2025 Other

All pre-evacuation orders lifted for Leroux Fire. 3100 Road reopened to normal traffic. Fire achieved full containment at 195 acres and returned to BLM management for final suppression and restoration efforts.

Sources: Here are all of the wildfires burning in Colorado (2025-08-11) Colorado Wildfires Active Today (2025-08-20)

Aug 10, 2025 Other

Leroux Fire achieved 90% containment with full containment expected by mid-week. Last regular fire update issued - future updates only when significant changes occur. Fire personnel remain on scene for suppression repair and restoration efforts.

Sources: Leroux Fire — 90% Contained, Future Updates Only as Needed | Local News | highcountryspotlight.com (2025-08-10) Colorado Wildfires Active Today (2025-08-20)

Aug 07, 2025 Evacuation level 1

Evacuation orders downgraded to pre-evacuation status (Level 1 - BE READY) for Leroux Fire areas. Fire at 179 acres with 35% containment. Residents allowed to return home but some road restrictions remain in place.

Sources: Colorado wildfires: Twelve fire roars across 1,000 acres in Moffat County (2025-08-06) Gov. Polis calls in National Guard after Lee fire doubles in size, threatening town of Meeker (2025-08-07)

Aug 05, 2025 Road closure

Road closures established at 3100 Road and Redlands Mesa Road due to Leroux Fire operations. Oak Mesa Road closed at the Castle to protect firefighter and public safety during suppression efforts.

Sources: Colorado wildfires: More than 53k acres burned as new fires ignite in western CO (2025-08-05) Leroux Fire — 90% Contained, Future Updates Only as Needed | Local News | highcountryspotlight.com (2025-08-10)

Aug 05, 2025 Evacuation level 3

Level 3 evacuation orders (GO NOW) issued for Leroux Fire near Hotchkiss. Evacuation area includes 3100 Road north of Oak Mesa Road, 7X Ranch, and residents between Leroux Creek bridge and U.S. Forest Service Boundary.

Sources: Comrd Leroux Fire Information | InciWeb (2025-08-05) Colorado wildfires: Twelve fire roars across 1,000 acres in Moffat County (2025-08-06)

Aug 05, 2025 State of emergency

State disaster emergency declared for Leroux Fire in Delta County. Governor Polis authorizes deployment of state resources after sheriff requested assistance, saying fire has grown beyond local capability to manage.

Leroux Fire Fire Alert Timeline

Aug 11, 2025 Other

All pre-evacuation orders lifted for Leroux Fire. 3100 Road reopened to normal traffic. Fire achieved 90% containment and returned to BLM management for final suppression and restoration efforts.

Sources: Here are all of the wildfires burning in Colorado (2025-08-11) Leroux Fire — 195 Acres, 74 Percent Contained | Local News | highcountryspotlight.com (2025-08-08)

Aug 07, 2025 Evacuation level 1

Evacuation orders downgraded to pre-evacuation status (Level 1 - BE READY) for Leroux Fire areas. Residents allowed to return home but 3100 Road remains closed to public. Fire reduced to 179 acres with improved fire behavior.

Sources: Colorado wildfires: Twelve fire roars across 1,000 acres in Moffat County (2025-08-06) Leroux Fire – Evacuation Area Moved to Pre-Evacuation | Local News | highcountryspotlight.com (2025-08-07)

Aug 05, 2025 Evacuation level 3

Initial evacuation orders issued for Leroux Fire near Hotchkiss. Level 3 evacuation (GO NOW) ordered for 3100 Road north of Oak Mesa Road, including 7X Ranch and residents between Leroux Creek bridge and U.S. Forest Service Boundary.

Sources: Comrd Leroux Fire Information | InciWeb (2025-08-05) Gov. Polis declares disaster emergency for LeRoux Fire in western Colorado - CBS Colorado (2025-08-05)

Aug 05, 2025 Road closure

Road closure established at 3100 Road and Redlands Mesa Road due to Leroux Fire operations. Closure affects south end of evacuation zone to protect firefighter and public safety during suppression efforts.

Sources: Evacuation orders put in place for Leroux Fire | WesternSlopeNow.com (2025-08-05) Leroux Fire – Evacuation Area Moved to Pre-Evacuation | Local News | highcountryspotlight.com (2025-08-07)

Aug 05, 2025 State of emergency