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High winds feed wildfires in western Colorado; blaze in Utah approaches state line
As heavy winds feed the South Rim fire and other blazes in the western part of the state, a growing wildfire in Utah ...
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 ...
“Rapidly moving” South Rim fire in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park forces more evacuations
Rapid growth on the South Rim fire in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park forced immediate evacuations in Montrose ...
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Colorado wildfires: Four fires burning on thousands of acres in western Colorado, fifth approaching from Utah
Four wildfires are burning on thousands of acres in western Colorado, prompting a slew of mandatory evacuations, and a fifth ...
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3 western Colorado counties under disaster declaration as wildfires scorch thousands of acres
Nearly 200 firefighters are working the South Rim fire at the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. A lightning storm Thursday sparked numerous fires.
Section of National Park in Colorado Closed After Wildfire Doubles in Size
The Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, a popular outdoor destination in western Colorado, was closed to the public ...
South Rim Fire in western Colorado continues to grow; Black Canyon of the Gunnison remains evacuated
Currently, the following evacuations and closures are in effect (information from the South Rim Fire management team): Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park has been evacuate ...
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park remains closed as Colorado's South Rim Fire burns without containment
A wildfire that's burning in the southern part of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park has grown to more than 1,600 ...
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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.
Fire potential increasing as western Colorado hits near triple digit temperatures
We are continuing to track the fires all across western Colorado, with the South Rim Fire within the Black Canyon of the ...