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08/17/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/17/2025 16:59

Small Fire In Lumpy Ridge Area of Rocky Mountain National Park

News Release Date:
August 17, 2025

Contact: Kyle Patterson, Public Affairs Officer

Contact: Park Information Office, (970) 586-1206

Early this afternoon, Rocky Mountain National Park fire crews responded to the Lumpy Ridge area of the park for a small fire. The Estes Valley Fire Protection District also provided resources.

Fire crews have a containment line around the approximate .30 acre (3/10 of an acre) fire and are conducting mop up operations which includes extinguishing any remaining heat or burning material near the fire perimeter. The cause of the fire is lightning. Smoke may be visible from Estes Park.

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