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There are 5 active wildfires on Colorado's western slope. Here are the latest updates
Crews are fighting five western slope blazes, including the fast-growing Turner Gulch Fire. See the latest map of the ...
South Rim Fire in western Colorado grows to over 4,000 acres
The South Rim Fire in western Colorado has grown to 4,179 acres with 0% containment, according to a release from fire officials on Thursday.Lightning strikes ignited fires on the north and south rims ...
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South Rim Fire now over 4,000 acres with zero containment, Black Canyon of the Gunnison remains closed
The Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park remains evacuated and closed due to the South Rim Fire, which grew to nearly 4 ...
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Crews start to contain some of the 5 wildfires burning in western Colorado amid ongoing dry conditions
The Sowbelly fire, burning 2,274 acres in the Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area west of Delta, was 16% contained ...
South Rim Fire in western Colorado nearly doubles in size overnight to almost 3,000 acres with no containment
The South Rim Fire near Gunnison grew to almost 3,000 acres Saturday morning after its growth and lack of containment forced ...
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Cooler weather helps slow spread of Western Slope wildfires, including South Rim fire
Favorable weather helped crews gain ground, but the area remains packed with dry vegetation ready to fuel multiple wildfires.
South Rim Fire in western Colorado continues to grow; community meeting scheduled for Tuesday evening
On July 10, lightning strikes ignited fires on both the north and south rims of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, leading to the entire park’s evacuation. Hot weather, gusty winds and ...
South Rim fire forces evacuations near Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
About 140 miles west, the South Rim fire burning in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park grew to 1,640 acres and forced ...
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Evacuations Mandated in Montrose County, Colorado as South Rim Fire Engulfs 2,892 Acres with Zero Containment
Evacuations ordered in Montrose County, CO, due to the South Rim Fire, which has grown to 2,892 acres with 0% containment.
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Evacuees speak on the impact of the South Rim Fire on the Montrose Community
Montrose residents meet with officials for a Public meeting; Montrose School District provides space for the Incident Command ...
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Colorado wildfires: Turner Gulch fire explodes to 8,100 acres in Mesa County, ‘extreme fire behavior’ expected
The Turner Gulch fire burning southwest of Grand Junction in western Colorado exploded overnight, more than quintupling in ...
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South Rim Fire Fills Skies with Smoke as Crews Battle Blaze in Colorado
The Black Canyon National Park, Colorado, USA, has been fighting against the South Rim fire for the past week and relief and ...