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Black Canyon of the Gunnison South Rim Fire: Estimated containment date set as fire grows
Officials have set a goal date for containment of the nearly 4,000-acre and, so far, 0% contained South Rim Fire that has ...
Wildfire that destroyed Grand Canyon Lodge spread after being allowed to burn for days
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. — A wildfire that tore through a historic Grand Canyon lodge and raged out of control ...
South Rim Fire in western Colorado continues to grow; Black Canyon of the Gunnison remains evacuated
Currently, the following evacuations and closures are in effect (information from the South Rim Fire management team): Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park has been evacuate ...
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'Super scooper' aircraft employed to fight South Rim Fire; Planes collecting water from Blue Mesa [PHOTOS]
Super scooper” aircraft arrived on Monday and began collecting water from Blue Mesa Reservoir to fight the South Rim Fire at ...
Emergency Declaration in Colorado, Wildfires Threaten Montrose, Delta, and Mesa Counties
Governor Jared Polis has declared an emergency in Montrose, Delta, and Mesa counties due to raging wildfires, including the ...
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Evacuations Mandated in Montrose County, Colorado as South Rim Fire Engulfs 2,892 Acres with Zero Containment
Evacuations ordered in Montrose County, CO, due to the South Rim Fire, which has grown to 2,892 acres with 0% containment.
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Monsoons could bring rain — but also wind — to South Rim and other fires
The monsoons are coming — with hoped-for rain — but also, winds that can drive flame activity at the South Rim Fire that’s ...
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South Rim Fire burning inside Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park grows to 3,633 acres
The South Rim Fire inside Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park has grown to 3,633 acres in size and is 0% contained, ...