Air Quality Alert
The National Weather Service has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory through at least Friday morning.
Wildfire
Stage II Fire Restrictions for Chaffee County
Elevated fire weather conditions due to dry conditions, gusty winds and above seasonal temperatures will continue through the weekend.
Chaffee County Sheriff Offers Assistance to Decker Fire Evacuees
If you forgot your medication or an animal during the Decker Fire evacuations, the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office can help.
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Decker Fire Update [Oct. 3]
The Decker Fire exploded yesterday, growing to 3,746 acres, a 1,500 acre jump in one day.
Updated Closure Map for Decker Fire Released
Closures for the Decker Fire are being taken seriously, as restrictions have been placed on the Rio Grande National Forest.
Decker Fire Evening Update [Oct. 2]
There is increased fire behavior on the west side of the fire, where the fire is burning in spruce but with no significant movement.
Hippie Radio 97.5 and The Peak 92.3 Are On Low Power
Last night (Oct. 1st), power was cut to Methodist Mountain as the Decker Fire crested the peak. We were on the front line.
Decker Fire Evacuation Point Has Moved [Updated]
[Updated] The Decker Fire evacuation point at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds has moved.
Watch Video of a DC-10 Dropping Retardant on the Decker Fire
Chaffee County Commissioner Greg Felt captured this amazing video of a DC-10 dropping retardant on the Decker Fire.
Chaffee County Declared Local Disaster Emergency
Chaffee County has declared a Local Disaster Emergency in response to the growth of the Decker Wildfire.
Methodist Evacuation Order from the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office [Updated]
[Updated] There has been an evacuation order for Methodist Mountain issued by the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office.
Air Quality Health Advisory Issued for Chaffee County
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for wildfire smoke until 9:00 am Thursday.
