Horse Draw Fire (COWRD)

Wildfire Status:

The Horse Draw Fire, which was reported on June 26, 2025, is now 100% contained as of June 30, 2025. The fire was located north of U.S. Highway 40, near mile post 20, in the Horse Draw and Three Springs areas of Colorado. Over its duration, the fire burned approximately 748 acres before being fully contained, with fire crews making significant progress in managing the situation.

In terms of response, the incident commander, Landon Smith from the BLM Colorado Northwest District Fire and Aviation Unit, led the firefighting efforts. Fire crews have been actively involved in mop-up operations to ensure that the fire remains contained and to eliminate any remaining hotspots within the perimeter. Observations noted that unburned "islands" of vegetation may still produce visible smoke or small flames, particularly from nearby highways.

Weather conditions during the fire's active phase were not detailed in the reports, but the containment efforts indicate that fire agencies were able to effectively manage the blaze despite its challenges. As of the latest updates, the area has transitioned to recovery and monitoring as fire officials continue to ensure that the fire poses no further threat.

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