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Colorado wildfires: Winds spur ‘rapid fire spread’ in Black Canyon’s South Rim fire
Heavy winds that swept through Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park on Sunday night started “rapid fire spread” after a ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Wildfire along Grand Canyon’s North Rim destroys historic lodge and is spreading rapidly
A wildfire along the Grand Canyon’s North Rim grew rapidly over the weekend and destroyed a historic lodge and visitors ...
Evacuations ordered for South Rim Fire in western Colorado
So far, that fire is nearly 3,000 acres and 0% contained.
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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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Gov. Polis declares emergency as South Rim fire in Black Canyon of Gunnison National Park grows, still zero percent contained
Firefighters are trying to contain several more fires on the Western Slope, and air quality alerts are in effect for much of ...
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LATEST: South Rim, Sowbelly, Wright Draw Fire updates
As of 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, the Wright Draw Fire, near Gateway, Colorado, has burned 160 acres, while the Turner Gulch ...
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South Rim fire burning in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park grows to 1,640 acres
Firefighters are working to control two fires in the park, one on each end, that are burning up dry fuel amid gusty winds.
Black Canyon of the Gunnison South Rim Fire: More than 3,500 acres, 0% contained
The fire burning since Thursday in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is now at more than 3,500 acres and is still 0% contained, National Park Service officials said in a Sunday update.