Elk Fire
2025 wildfire in Colorado
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The Elk Fire was a wildfire burning near the town of Meeker, Colorado and the community of Buford, Colorado that began on August 2, 2025. As of August 12, the fire burned 14,549 acres (5,888 ha) and is 100% contained.[1]
Date(s)August 2, 2025 – August 19, 2025
LocationMeeker, Colorado & Buford, Colorado
Perimeter100% contained
| Elk Fire | |
|---|---|
| Part of the 2025 Colorado wildfires | |
Smoke from the Elk Fire, Lee Fire and Grease Fire as seen on August 3, 2025 | |
| Date(s) | August 2, 2025 – August 19, 2025 |
| Location | Meeker, Colorado & Buford, Colorado |
| Coordinates | 39°59′09″N 107°41′37″W |
| Statistics | |
| Perimeter | 100% contained |
| Burned area | 14,518 acres (5,875 ha) |
| Impacts | |
| Ignition | |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Map | |
 Perimeter of the Elk Fire (map data) | |
  Location in northwest Colorado | |
The fire has destroyed at least 2 homes.[2]
Events
August
The Elk Fire was first reported on August 2, 2025, at around 12:30 pm MST.[3][2]
On August 5, 2025, Colorado Governor Jared Polis issued a state of emergency for four wildfires burning in western Colorado, including the Elk Fire.[4]
On August 16, 2025, the fire was reported as fully contained. It burned 14,518 acres. [5]
Cause
The cause of the fire is believed to be due to lightning.[6]
Impact
Closures and evacuations
See also
- Lee Fire - Another wildfire also burning near Meeker, Colorado
- 2025 United States wildfires
- 2025 Colorado wildfires
- List of Colorado wildfires