8/12/24 UPDATE
Highway 90 is open to through traffic. While the area closure remains in effect, at 8:00p.m. today, August 12, 2024, the 25 Mesa Road will also open to through traffic. There are active operations on this road with crews and heavy equipment, such as excavators. Please stay alert. The roads and trails north of Highway 90 in the fire area remain closed. Authorities will continue to evaluate road conditions in the affected area to determine the best approach for reopening other roads in the future.
ROAD CLOSURE ALERT
Houser Cow Camp Road (Forest Service 508) extending down to Old Highway 90 is now closed due to the #BucktailFire. Please avoid the area and do not fly drones. In addition, 25 Mesa is closed from Divide/25 Mesa down all the way to the pavement outside of Nucla.
If you have questions, please call the Bucktail Fire Information Line at (970) 823-4060 or visit https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident…/coupd-bucktail-fire