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Deer Creek Fire, at almost 9,000 acres, nearing Colorado-Utah state line
A rapidly growing and still-uncontained fire that's already destroyed five buildings in eastern Utah is fast approaching the ...
Governor issues disaster declaration for wildfires burning in 3 Colorado counties
The Deer Creek and South Rim fires are burning in Montrose County, with the South Rim Fire estimated at 3,500 acres as of ...
Wildfire destroys historic Grand Canyon Lodge, forces North Rim closure for the season
The visitor center and a wastewater treatment plant were among the 50 to 80 structures lost, the park superintendent said.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis issues disaster declaration for Western Slope fires
The fires varied in size but have already forced several evacuations and pre-evacuation notices, closed a national park, and ...
Section of National Park in Colorado Closed After Wildfire Doubles in Size
The Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, a popular outdoor destination in western Colorado, was closed to the public ...
Pre-evacuations issued, campers advised to relocate due to active wildfire in western Colorado
Residents along Escalante Canyon Road, especially past the Pot Holes recreation area in Montrose and Mesa counties, have been ...
South Rim Fire in western Colorado nearly doubles in size overnight to almost 3,000 acres with no containment
The South Rim Fire near Gunnison grew to almost 3,000 acres Saturday morning after its growth and lack of containment forced ...
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis makes disaster declaration on wildfires in western Colorado
Governor Jared Polis on Sunday made a verbal disaster declaration for a series of wildfires burning in Montrose, Delta and ...
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Lightning-sparked wildfires prompt evacuations near Gateway, Black Canyon
Evacuation notices were given out over the weekend near Gateway and the Black Canyon of the Gunnison after a lightning storm ...
Wildfires ignite in Douglas County, add to damage from western slope blazes
At least four uncontained wildfires burning across Colorado’s western slope on Sunday, which together have destroyed ...