July 19, 2023 – Lightning storm came through Montrose and surrounding area late afternoon. Fire resources are responding and making their way into multiple new ignitions, including the new start on Simms Mesa. Some areas received heavy rain at the end of the storm, which will assist fire resources.
(Gunnison, CO, June 22, 2026)—Based on persistent severe fire conditions, Gunnison National Forest will begin Stage 1 Fire Restrictions… Continue Reading Gunnison National Forest Moves to Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
For Immediate Release: Simms Fire – Update Montrose, Colorado, May 20, 2022 Name: Simms Fire Location: 15 miles southwest… Continue Reading Simms Fire – Update 10:20am
Montrose, COLO.— Sheriff Gene Lillard has removed fire restrictions effective immediately for all of unincorporated Montrose County. The decision was… Continue Reading Montrose County Lifts Fire Restrictions Effective Immediately
Simms Fire Update Friday, May 27, 2022 – 9:00am Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests Type 3 Incident… Continue Reading Simms Fire Update 5/27/22 9am
Tuesday 9/12/23 Update: The Mill Creek Fire was reported Monday, Sept. 11, on the Uncompahgre National Forest, approximately 2… Continue Reading Mill Creek Fire
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests Type 3 Incident Management Team Justin Reece, Incident Commander Current Situation: The Simms Fire acreage is currently 313 acres with 100%… Continue Reading Simms Fire 5/25 9AM Update