Firefighters say 10-acre Cox Canyon Fire likely started from week-old lightning strike

The Cox Canyon Fire on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation east of Cortez was likely caused by a lightning strike last week, according to fire officials. The blaze was announced about 3:30 p.m.The Cox Canyon Fire on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation east of Cortez was likely caused by a lightning strike last week, according to fire officials. The blaze was announced about 3:30 p.m.