Two wildfires broke out over the weekend in La Plata County:
🚨 Elkhorn Fire
- Reported: Just after 5 p.m. Saturday
- Size: Estimated at 145 acres
- Location: ~13 miles north-northeast of Durango
- Land Impacted: ~90% within San Juan National Forest
- Containment: 0%
🚨 Rim Road Fire
- Reported: Around 3 p.m. Saturday
- Location: Along County Road 318
- Precautions: Nearby wells and natural gas lines have been shut off
🚒 Response & Resources
- About 40 personnel are currently on the scene
- Air tankers have been deployed, dropping retardant to reduce fire intensity
📍 Evacuation & Pre-Evacuation Areas:
For the most current evacuation maps and safety info, visit the La Plata County website: laplatacounty.gov
Residents are urged to stay alert and follow local emergency notifications.
