Stoner Mesa Fire (2025-08-05)

10,249 acre wildfire (53% contained)

Cortez, Colorado, United States

InciWeb page: COSJF Stoner Mesa Fire Status: Active Size: 10,249 acre Contained: 53%

Stoner Mesa Fire Live Perimeter Growth

Stoner Mesa Fire Fire Growth History

Stoner Mesa Fire Containment History

Stoner Mesa Fire Fire Alert Timeline

Aug 24, 2025 Evacuation level 1

Level 3 and 2 evacuation orders in Mavreeso zone downgraded to Level 1 "Ready" status, allowing residents to return home while remaining prepared for possible changes due to fire conditions.

Sources: Stoner Mesa Fire Map | Dolores, Colorado | WildFire Explorer (2025-08-27) Cosjf Stoner Mesa Fire Information | InciWeb (2025-08-29)

Aug 23, 2025 Evacuation level 1

County Road 38 from Dolores County Line to West Dolores Campground moved back to Level 1 "Ready" evacuation status from previous Level 2 orders.

Sources: Cosjf Stoner Mesa Fire Information | InciWeb (2025-08-29)

Aug 20, 2025 Evacuation level 2

Level 2 evacuation (Get Set - Be Ready to Leave) ordered for County Road 38 from Dolores County line to West Dolores Campground after spot fire jumped Stoner Mesa Trail. Includes Mavreeso Campground, Lower Stoner Trailhead and Road 40.1.

Sources: Residents on County Road 38 west of Stoner Mesa Fire asked to prepare for evacuation - The Durango Herald (2025-08-20) Stoner Mesa Fire Map | Dolores, Colorado | WildFire Explorer (2025-08-27)

Aug 10, 2025 Evacuation level 1

Area from Montezuma/Dolores county line to Cayton Campground along Colorado Highway 145 corridor placed under Ready (Level 1) evacuation status. Rico residents advised to prepare evacuation plans.

Sources: Stoner Mesa Fire expands to 3,500 acres; Rico on watch - The Journal (2025-08-12) Stoner Mesa Fire Grows to 7,123 Acres, 0% Containment | KSJD (2025-08-13)

Aug 06, 2025 Road closure

Fire Area Closure Order effective for Stoner Mesa Fire area, closing multiple Forest Service roads (686, 545, 545J, 201, 547, 555, 692, 592, 875) and trails through December 31, 2025. Violations punishable as Class B misdemeanor.

Sources: San Juan National Forest | Stoner Mesa Fire Area, Road and Trail Closure | Forest Service (2025-08-06) Cosjf Stoner Mesa Fire Information | InciWeb (2025-08-29)

Aug 06, 2025 Evacuation level 3

Mandatory evacuation (Level 3 - GO NOW) ordered for Forest Service Roads 686, 545 and all connecting roads. Mavreeso, West Dolores and Burro Bridge campgrounds along West Dolores River evacuated due to extreme fire behavior.

Sources: Evacuations ordered as Stoner Mesa Fire grows northeast of Dolores - The Journal (2025-08-06) San Juan National Forest | Stoner Mesa Fire continues to grow | Forest Service (2025-08-07)

Jul 28, 2025 Other

Stoner Mesa Fire first reported by Benchmark Lookout, caused by lightning strike. Fire begins burning in remote San Juan National Forest area 20 miles northeast of Dolores, 8 miles west of Rico.

Sources: San Juan National Forest | Stoner Mesa Fire continues to grow | Forest Service (2025-08-07) Evacuations ordered as Stoner Mesa Fire grows northeast of Dolores - The Journal (2025-08-06)

Stoner Mesa Fire Fire Alert Timeline

Aug 20, 2025 Evacuation level 2

Aug 10, 2025 Evacuation level 1

Area from Montezuma/Dolores county line to Cayton Campground along Colorado Highway 145 corridor placed under Ready (Level 1) evacuation status. Rico residents advised to prepare evacuation plans.

Sources: Stoner Mesa Fire expands to 3,500 acres; Rico on watch - The Journal (2025-08-12) Stoner Mesa Fire Grows to 7,123 Acres, 0% Containment | KSJD (2025-08-13)

Aug 06, 2025 Road closure

Sources: San Juan National Forest | Stoner Mesa Fire Area, Road and Trail Closure | Forest Service (2025-08-06) Cosjf Stoner Mesa Fire Information | InciWeb (2025-08-17)

Aug 06, 2025 Evacuation level 3

Mandatory evacuation ordered for Forest Service Roads 686, 545 and all connecting roads. Mavreeso, West Dolores and Burro Bridge campgrounds along West Dolores River evacuated due to extreme fire behavior.

Sources: Evacuations ordered as Stoner Mesa Fire grows northeast of Dolores - The Journal (2025-08-06) San Juan National Forest | Stoner Mesa Fire continues to grow | Forest Service (2025-08-06)

Jul 28, 2025 Other

Stoner Mesa Fire first reported by Benchmark Lookout, caused by lightning strike. Fire begins burning in remote San Juan National Forest area 20 miles northeast of Dolores, 8 miles west of Rico.

Sources: San Juan National Forest | Stoner Mesa Fire continues to grow | Forest Service (2025-08-07) Evacuations ordered as Stoner Mesa Fire grows northeast of Dolores - The Journal (2025-08-06)

Stoner Mesa Fire Fire Alert Timeline

Aug 10, 2025 Evacuation level 1

Area from Montezuma/Dolores county line to Cayton Campground along Colorado Highway 145 corridor placed under Ready (Level 1) evacuation status. Rico residents advised to prepare evacuation plans due to fire threat moving toward Highway 145 and County Road 38 corridors.

Sources: Stoner Mesa Fire expands to 3,500 acres; Rico on watch - The Journal (2025-08-12) Stoner Mesa Fire Grows to 7,123 Acres, 0% Containment | KSJD (2025-08-13)

Aug 06, 2025 Road closure

Sources: San Juan National Forest | Stoner Mesa Fire Area, Road and Trail Closure | Forest Service (2025-08-06) Cosjf Stoner Mesa Fire Information | InciWeb (2025-08-17)

Aug 06, 2025 Evacuation level 3

Sources: Evacuations ordered as Stoner Mesa Fire grows northeast of Dolores - The Journal (2025-08-06) San Juan National Forest | Stoner Mesa Fire continues to grow | Forest Service (2025-08-06)

Stoner Mesa Fire Fire Alert Timeline

Aug 10, 2025 Evacuation level 1

Rico placed in 'Ready' status (Level 1) by Dolores County Emergency Management. Residents advised to prepare evacuation plans and have go-bags packed due to fire threat moving toward Highway 145 and County Road 38 corridors.

Sources: Rico moved to 'Ready' status as Stoner Mesa Fire grows | News | telluridenews.com (2025-08-13) Cosjf Stoner Mesa Fire Information | InciWeb (2025-08-14)

Aug 06, 2025 Road closure

Sources: San Juan National Forest | Stoner Mesa Fire Area, Road and Trail Closure | Forest Service (2025-08-06) Cosjf Stoner Mesa Fire - | InciWeb (2025-08-06)

Aug 06, 2025 Evacuation level 3

Sources: Evacuations ordered as Stoner Mesa Fire grows northeast of Dolores - The Journal (2025-08-06) San Juan National Forest | Stoner Mesa Fire continues to grow | Forest Service (2025-08-06)