News Release

Lighting Causes Morefield Fire in Mesa Verde

Date: June 28, 2020
Contact: Cristy Brown, 970-529-4608

The Morefield Fire was reported by Park Point Lookout on June 27, 2020 at approximately 5:40 pm. This fire is located near Morefield Canyon in the southeast part of the park, about a mile from Ute Mountain Ute boundary and approximately 5 miles southeast of Morefield Campground. As of the morning of June 28, 2020, this fire is approximately 46 acres. Personnel supporting this fire include NPS, BIA, and US Forest Service employees, and include aviation resources and ground attack. The fire is currently being managed by Mesa Verde National Park.
 
The park is open. Service in Morefield are not impacted at this time. Due to extreme fire danger and Covid-19 precautions, there are limited services and facilities available in the park. The current fire ban, enacted on May 24, 2020, remains in effect. Please do not stop in the roadway, allow fire personnel to have right of way, and remember drones are prohibited in Mesa Verde National Park.
 
We will update the park’s Facebook page regularly www.facebook.com/mesaverdenps. 

UPDATE: The fire was contained at 46 acres.