The Lowline Fire burning in Gunnison County has grown to nearly 2,000 acres. The fire, which started July 16th 14 miles northwest of Gunnison is 55% contained.
Command of the Lowline Fire has been given back to the Gunnison Ranger District. The district will be in charge of the long-term firefighting strategy “until the Lowline Fire is no longer considered a re-ignition risk,” officials said, adding the strategy could remain in place for the next several months.
Danny “Dan R” Ridenour has been in radio and television broadcasting for over 40 years, starting as a senior in high school in Rogers, Arkansas. His radio career has had stops in Nashville, Memphis, Oklahoma, and eventually, Colorado. Dan enjoys being involved in the community, having been a member of the Upper Arkansas Service Club and is currently on the board of directors for the Salida Community Center and is a member of the Chaffee County Fair Committee. He and his wife Carrie spend their days doing everything the mountains have to offer: hiking, camping, fishing and skiing. They've raised 3 children and have 2 grandchildren.