(Pine Gulch Fire)
By Nia Bender
There’s a little bit of good news Wednesday morning when it comes to the wildfires burning in Colorado. The weather has helped with most of the wildfires burning, with no real growth being reported at three of the biggest fires in the state.
The Pine Gulch Fire burning north of Grand Junction is now up to 81% containment as of Tuesday’s update. The fire’s burned through over 139,000 acres. In fact, Incident Fire Managers made some changes to the closures around the fire. You can see the entire list by clicking here.
No new growth is reported at the Grizzly Creek Fire outside of Glenwood Springs. It’s 75% contained now and it’s scorched just under 32,500 acres. Fire investigators announced on Monday that they believe the blaze is “human-caused.” I-70 remains open with the possibility of closing at any time. If you’re planning on using the I-70 Corridor to head west, check on road conditions here before you go.
Road and trail closures remain in effect for Coffee Pot Rd, Transfer Trail Rd., and areas around the Flattops Wilderness. For maps and closures in the area, you can click here. You can see the BLM Closure map below.
(Grizzly Creek Closure Map)
(Cameron Peak Fire)
For the first time since the Cameron Peak Fire in western Larimer County started last month, fire crews have finally gained 10% containment. Well over 23,000 acres have burned along with one structure. There are also new and different closures in the area. Click here for the latest.
(Cameron Peak Fire)
The Williams Fork Fire burning near Frasier has grown to over 12,000 acres since it was started by lightning last month. Fire crews have gained 10% containment.
(Williams Fork Fire)
(East Fork Fire)
There’s some great news about the East Fork Fire burning 11-miles outside of Trinidad at the Colorado/New Mexico state line. The 1,680 acre fire is now 88% contained.
