Uncompahgre, Gunnison, and Tres Rios Field Offices enter Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for BLM means no fires of any type, including charcoal, fire plans or fires in rock campfire rings outside of developed areas. Campfires are only allowed in designated metal fire rings in developed campgrounds. Consider campfire alternatives such as gas stoves, grills and lanterns. No smoking except inside vehicle or within barren area free of vegetation. Fireworks, exploding targets and firing of tracer or incendiary devices are always prohibited.

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Cow Creek Prescribed Fire Project Announced

September 18, 2023October 13, 2023

Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023 The #CowCreekRX is complete for the 2023 fall season. Firefighters have been regularly patrolling the… Continue Reading Cow Creek Prescribed Fire Project Announced

GMUG Announces Forest wide Fall and Winter Pile Burning Projects

October 13, 2023October 13, 2023

Delta, Colorado, Oct. 13, 2023 – Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests will be looking for an… Continue Reading GMUG Announces Forest wide Fall and Winter Pile Burning Projects

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Simms Fire Update May 31 9am

May 31, 2022June 6, 2022

Simms Fire Update Tuesday, May 31, 2022 – 9:00am Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests Type 4 Incident… Continue Reading Simms Fire Update May 31 9am

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Mill Creek Fire

September 11, 2023September 13, 2023

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