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Deer Creek Fire, at almost 9,000 acres, nearing Colorado-Utah state line
A rapidly growing and still-uncontained fire that's already destroyed five buildings in eastern Utah is fast approaching the ...
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 ...
It began as a residential fire in Mathews Co. Now authorities investigating double homicide and arson.
We ask our community to pray for the victims’ families during this difficult time,” the sheriff’s office said.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis issues disaster declaration for Western Slope fires
The fires varied in size but have already forced several evacuations and pre-evacuation notices, closed a national park, and ...
South Rim fire in Black Canyon of the Gunnison grows to 3,500 acres
The lightning-sparked South Rim fire in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park has burned 3,556 acres with no containment ...
Cherokee Co. Fire Dept. mourns retired sergeant who died after battle with cancer
The Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services Department announced the death of retired Sgt. Chris King. King died Saturday ...
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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 ...
“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 ...
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 ...
Sowbelly Fire burning on Western Slope 0% contained as more lightning possible in area
The Sowbelly Fire, one of several burning on the Western Slope caused by lightning, is still 0% contained as crew continued battling the blaze Sunday.
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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Black Canyon fire close to 3,000 acres
The South Rim Fire in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is now at 2,896 acres and still at zero percent contained, according to the Saturday update. The lightning-caused fire has closed ...