Wildfire Update: Monday, August 24, 2020
Fire officials are reporting slower growth and some progress containing several of the wildfires burning in the state.
Fire officials are reporting slower growth and some progress containing several of the wildfires burning in the state.
Chaffee County is under Stage 2 Fire Restrictions.
Hazy and smokey conditions continue due to the wildfires burning in other parts of the state.
The Grizzly Creek Fire is now listed at 26,000 acres with no containment.
A new fire ignited yesterday in Larimer County.
The Pine Gulch Fire burning north of Grand Junction has grown to just over 69,000 acres.
Several communities in Garfield and Eagle Counties were ordered to evacuate last night as firefighters continued to battle the Grizzly Creek Fire, which has grown to over 6,500 acres with no containment.
The Colorado State Troopers have stationed a Salida trooper on Independence Pass in Lake County to prevent truckers from attempting to drive the narrow, winding pass.
The Pine Gulch Fire burning north of Grand Junction continued to expand yesterday and has burned more than 42,000 acres, with low humidity and gusty winds expected to fuel the fire today.
The Grizzly Creek Fire continues to shut down I-70 through Glenwood Canyon. I-70 remains closed in both directions from MM 116 to MM 140.
Hazy, smoky conditions can be expected again today in our area due to the Pine Gulch Fire burning north of Grand Junction.
The Elephant Butte Fire started in Evergreen on Monday afternoon. More than 1,000 homes received evacuation orders.