2022 Colorado wildfires


The 2022 Colorado wildfire season was a series of wildfires that burned throughout the U.S. state of Colorado.

Background

While "fire season" varies every year based on different weather conditions, most wildfires occur between May and September with a fire risk year-round with an increasing danger during winter. Drought and decreasing snowpack levels and lowering snowmelt and runoff increase fire risk. These conditions, along with increased temperatures and decreased humidity, are becoming more common from climate change. Vegetation growth provides an ample fuel for fires. From 2011 to 2020 [Colorado wildfires|2020], Colorado experiences an average of 5,618 wildfires each year that collectively burn about.

List of wildfires

The following is a list of fires that burned more than, or produced significant structural damage or casualties.
NameCountyAcresStart dateContainment dateNotesRef
MarshallBoulder6,20001.01.2022, 2022Unknown cause. Killed two and destroyed 1,084 structures, becoming the most destructive fire in Colorado history. Started in 2021 but was contained in 2022.
High ParkTeller1,57224.05.2022, 2022Unknown cause.