Deer Creek (2025-07-13)

17,724 acre wildfire (100% contained)

InciWeb page: UTMLF Deer Creek Status: Active Size: 17,724 acre Contained: 100%

Deer Creek Live Perimeter Growth

Deer Creek Fire Growth History

Deer Creek Containment History

Deer Creek Fire Alert Timeline

Jul 25, 2025 Evacuation level 1

Montrose County (Colorado) all evacuation zones downgraded to Ready (Level 1) status as fire conditions stabilize. All zones moved back to green warning level with fire at 77% containment.

Sources: Deer Creek Fire - All Zones are moving Back to Ready (Green) | Montrose County Sheriff's Office (2025-07-25)

Jul 24, 2025 Other

Emergency response operations transition to rehabilitation and monitoring as fire reaches 77% containment. Daily fire updates discontinued, marking major milestone in 17,648-acre fire suppression.

Sources: Deer Creek wildfire operation turns to rehabilitation, monitoring with containment - Moab Sun News (2025-07-24)

Jul 23, 2025 Other

Fire containment reaches 77% with 17,648 acres burned. Emergency response begins downsizing as fire approaches full containment. Some resources released, others reassigned.

Sources: Emergency response starts downsizing as Deer Creek Fire reaches 77% containment; some La Sal Mountains rec areas remain closed - Moab Sun News (2025-07-23) Deer creek fire burning 17,184 acres, favorable weather conditions boost containment efforts (2025-07-23)

Jul 22, 2025 Road closure

Fire reaches 54% containment as main roads reopen. Highway 46/90 corridor opens for travel with caution advised. Suspect identified in human-caused fire investigation.

Sources: Deer Creek Fire hits 54% containment; Suspect in wildfire start identified, main roads reopened (2025-07-22)

Jul 22, 2025 Evacuation level 1

Montrose County Zone 15 evacuation level reduced from Set (Level 2) to Ready (Level 1). Zones 13 and 14 remain at Set status as fire containment improves.

Sources: Deer Creek Fire Evacuation Zone Update | Montrose County Sheriff's Office (2025-07-22)

Jul 21, 2025 Other

Manti-La Sal National Forest reduces closure area significantly. Areas such as Geyser Pass Road, La Sal Pass Road, and key trailheads along Whole Enchilada mountain bike route reopened.

Sources: Manti-La Sal National Forest | Deer Creek Wildfire Closure 7.21.2025 - Moab Ranger District | Forest Service (2025-07-21) Emergency response starts downsizing as Deer Creek Fire reaches 77% containment; some La Sal Mountains rec areas remain closed - Moab Sun News (2025-07-23)

Jul 19, 2025 Other

Containment improves to 17%, allowing partial evacuation order lifts. Zone 6 residents (Mountain Shadows and Hang Dog areas) cleared to return home. Zones 1-4 remain under evacuation orders.

Sources: Deer Creek Fire containment jumps to 17% as crews gain upper hand - Moab Sun News (2025-07-19) Deer creek fire containment increases to 17%, evacuation orders lifted in some areas (2025-07-19)

Jul 17, 2025 Other

FEMA authorizes federal funds to fight Deer Creek Fire after determining it threatens major disaster. Fire had destroyed 10 homes and threatened 140 primary homes plus 600 additional structures.

Sources: FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Utah's Deer Creek Fire | FEMA.gov (2025-07-17)

Jul 15, 2025 Evacuation level 2

Fire crosses into Colorado, growing to 14,760 acres with 7% containment. Pre-evacuation orders issued for Montrose County zones 13, 14, and 15 as fire moves north of Highway 90.

Sources: Deer Creek Fire grows to 14,760 acres; moves into Colorado (2025-07-16) Deer Creek Fire grows to 14,760 acres; moves into Colorado (2025-07-16)

Jul 12, 2025 Evacuation level 3

Additional evacuation orders for Mount Manns area due to erratic fire behavior. Fire grows to 8,500 acres with 0% containment. Rare EF-2 firenado causes additional structure damage.

Sources: Update: Erratic winds pushing Deer Creek Fire, new evacuation order in effect (2025-07-12) Utah 'firenado' rated EF-2, left mix of wind, flame-induced destruction | Fox Weather (2025-07-12)

Jul 11, 2025 Other

Manti-La Sal National Forest area closure order implemented for public safety during firefighting operations. Multiple forest roads and trails closed in San Juan County, Utah and Montrose County, Colorado.

Sources: Manti-La Sal National Forest | Deer Creek Wildfire Closure (Area, Roads and Trails) - Moab Ranger District (2025-07-11)

Jul 11, 2025 Evacuation level 3

Evacuation orders expanded as Deer Creek Fire grows to 7,000+ acres. 15 structures damaged or destroyed, 80 threatened. Expanded evacuation zone from Upper 2 Mile Road to Utah-Colorado border.

Sources: Update: Evacuation orders expanded as Deer Creek Fire grows to 7,000 acres; 15 structures damaged, destroyed, 80 threatened (2025-07-11) Human-caused Deer Creek Fire grows to over 10,000 acres, remains 0% contained (2025-07-11)

Jul 10, 2025 Evacuation level 3

Deer Creek Fire ignites near La Sal community, growing rapidly from initial report to 4,000 acres. Initial evacuation orders issued for Old La Sal Road area due to immediate fire threat.

Sources: Deer Creek Fire - InciWeb (2025-07-10) Deer Creek Fire outside of Moab explodes to over 10,000 acres as 300 firefighters battle blaze - Moab Sun News (2025-07-14)

Deer Creek Fire Alert Timeline

Jul 23, 2025 Other

Fire containment reaches 77% with 17,648 acres burned. Emergency response begins downsizing as fire approaches full containment. Some resources released, others reassigned.

Jul 22, 2025 Road closure

Fire reaches 54% containment as main roads reopen. Highway 46/90 corridor opens for travel with caution advised. Suspect identified in human-caused fire investigation.

Sources: Deer Creek Fire hits 54% containment; Suspect in wildfire start identified, main roads reopened (2025-07-22)

Jul 21, 2025 Other

Manti-La Sal National Forest reduces closure area significantly. Areas such as Geyser Pass Road, La Sal Pass Road, and key trailheads along Whole Enchilada mountain bike route reopened.

Jul 19, 2025 Other

Containment improves to 17%, allowing partial evacuation order lifts. Zone 6 residents (Mountain Shadows and Hang Dog areas) cleared to return home. Zones 1-4 remain under evacuation orders.

Jul 17, 2025 Other

FEMA authorizes federal funds to fight Deer Creek Fire after determining it threatens major disaster. Fire had destroyed 10 homes and threatened 140 primary homes plus 600 additional structures.

Sources: FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Utah's Deer Creek Fire | FEMA.gov (2025-07-17)

Jul 15, 2025 Evacuation level 2

Fire crosses into Colorado, growing to 14,760 acres with 7% containment. Pre-evacuation orders issued for Montrose County zones 13, 14, and 15 as fire moves north of Highway 90.

Sources: Deer Creek Fire grows to 14,760 acres; moves into Colorado (2025-07-16) Deer Creek Fire grows to 14,760 acres; moves into Colorado (2025-07-16)

Jul 12, 2025 Evacuation level 3

Additional evacuation orders for Mount Manns area due to erratic fire behavior. Fire grows to 8,500 acres with 0% containment. Rare EF-2 firenado causes additional structure damage.

Sources: Update: Erratic winds pushing Deer Creek Fire, new evacuation order in effect (2025-07-12) Utah 'firenado' rated EF-2, left mix of wind, flame-induced destruction | Fox Weather (2025-07-12)

Jul 11, 2025 Other

Sources: Manti-La Sal National Forest | Deer Creek Wildfire Closure (Area, Roads and Trails) - Moab Ranger District (2025-07-11)

Jul 11, 2025 Evacuation level 3

Evacuation orders expanded as Deer Creek Fire grows to 7,000+ acres. 15 structures damaged or destroyed, 80 threatened. Expanded evacuation zone from Upper 2 Mile Road to Utah-Colorado border.

Jul 10, 2025 Evacuation level 3

Deer Creek Fire ignites near La Sal community, growing rapidly from initial report to 4,000 acres. Initial evacuation orders issued for Old La Sal Road area due to immediate fire threat.

Sources: Deer Creek Fire - InciWeb (2025-07-10) Deer Creek Fire outside of Moab explodes to over 10,000 acres as 300 firefighters battle blaze - Moab Sun News (2025-07-14)

Deer Creek Fire Alert Timeline

Jul 22, 2025 Road closure

Fire reaches 54% containment as main roads reopen. Highway 46/90 corridor opens for travel with caution advised. Forest closure area reduced. Suspect identified in human-caused fire investigation.

Sources: Deer Creek Fire hits 54% containment; Suspect in wildfire start identified, main roads reopened (2025-07-22)

Jul 19, 2025 Other

Containment improves to 17%, allowing partial evacuation order lifts. Zone 6 residents (Mountain Shadows and Hang Dog areas) cleared to return home. Zones 1-4 remain under evacuation orders.

Sources: Deer creek fire containment increases to 17%, evacuation orders lifted in some areas (2025-07-19) Deer creek fire containment increases to 17%, evacuation orders lifted in some areas (2025-07-19)

Jul 15, 2025 Evacuation level 2

Fire crosses into Colorado, growing to 14,760 acres with 7% containment. Pre-evacuation orders issued for Montrose County zones 13, 14, and 15 as fire moves north of Highway 90.

Sources: Deer Creek Fire grows to 14,760 acres; moves into Colorado (2025-07-16) Deer creek fire containment increases to 17%, evacuation orders lifted in some areas (2025-07-19)

Jul 12, 2025 Evacuation level 3

Additional evacuation orders for Mount Manns area due to erratic fire behavior. Fire grows to 8,500 acres with 0% containment. Highway 46 temporarily closed but later reopened.

Sources: Update: Erratic winds pushing Deer Creek Fire, new evacuation order in effect (2025-07-12) Deer Creek Fire forces evacuations near Mount Manns in San Juan County (2025-07-12)

Jul 11, 2025 Evacuation level 3

Evacuation orders expanded as Deer Creek Fire grows to 7,000+ acres. 15 structures damaged or destroyed, 80 threatened. Expanded evacuation zone from Upper 2 Mile Road to Utah-Colorado border.

Jul 10, 2025 Evacuation level 3

Deer Creek Fire ignites near La Sal community, growing rapidly from 50 acres to 4,000 acres. Initial evacuation orders issued for Old La Sal Road area. Highway 46 closed due to fire activity.

Sources: Deer Creek fire - InciWeb (2025-07-10) Firefighters battle 4,000 acre Deer Creek blaze in San Juan County, evacuations ordered, Hwy 46 closed (2025-07-11)

Jul 01, 2025 Other

Sources: Manti-La Sal National Forest | Deer Creek Wildfire Closure (Area, Roads and Trails) - Moab Ranger District (2025-07-13)