A new fire was reported last night in Chaffee County. The Browns Canyon Fire is listed at only a tenth of an acre and is located on Forest Service land on the east side of the river in the Browns Canyon area. The Forest Service is monitoring the fire and is hiking in today to contain it.
The Aspen Acres Fire in Custer, Pueblo, Fremont, and Huerfano counties has burned 102,000 acres with containment at 66%. Burn scar flood risk remains elevated. Yesterday in Custer County, over 85 volunteers help fill and load sandbags to help protect against flooding. Homeowners are encouraged to pick them up in San Isabel and Aspen Acres. Residents should keep emergency alerts on and be prepared to leave if risk of flash flooding or fire conditions worsen.
The Willow Fire in Lake County west of Leadville is almost 7,200 acres with 62% containment.
The Gold Mountain Fire burning in Montrose, Ouray and Gunnison counties is just over 39,000 acres with 50% containment.
Stage 2 Fire Restrictions remain in effect for all public and private lands in Chaffee, Park, Lake, Saguache and Fremont Counties.
Custer County has moved to Stage 3 Fire Restrictions. The highest level.
