The Pine Gulch Fire burning north of Grand Junction has become the largest wildfire in state history, growing to 139,000 acres–217 square miles–with 77% containment.   

The Pine Gulch Fire surpasses the 2002 Hayman Fire, which burned 137,000 acres northwest of Colorado Springs.   

The Grizzly Creek Fire remains at 32,000 acres with 68 percent containment.     

The Cameron Peak Fire is 23,000 acres with no containment.       

The Williams Fork Fire in Grand County northwest of Fraser, CO., has grown to over 12,000 acres with 5 percent containment.       

The Thorpe Fire in Park County is 159 acres with 75 percent containment.         

Several smaller fires are also burning in the state.       

Stage 2 fire restrictions are in place for much of our area.         

Stage 2 fire restrictions prohibit all open flames, including any type of open burning, fireworks, exploding targets and charcoal grills. Gas grills are allowed as long as the flame can be shut off with a valve.    

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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.

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