What the records say
- When
- 1978
- Kind
- Wildfire
- Coordinates
- 39.40° N, 105.90° W
- Description
- 1978 wildfire in Colorado, United States
- Date from
- year in its Wikidata description
Placed at the district its description names, Colorado.
Ouzel Fire
1978 fire in Rocky Mountain National Park
On August 9, 1978, a lightning strike near Ouzel Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park sparked the Ouzel Fire. The Ouzel Fire of 1978 tested the strength and support of the new controlled burning policies, as well as paved the way for future changes in fire management. The fire initially simmered on the ground for weeks with the occasional tree burning.
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