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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Sowbelly Fire

July 11, 2025July 12, 2025

The #SowbellyFire, originally named the #BoyceFire, is currently burning in Mesa, Delta, and Montrose Counties. For official updates, follow… Continue Reading Sowbelly Fire

Fire News | Montrose County

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions go into effect July 2

July 1, 2025July 1, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Montrose, CO. Stage-1 Fire Restrictions begin in Montrose County. The unincorporated area of Montrose County will… Continue Reading Stage 1 Fire Restrictions go into effect July 2

Fire News | Forest Service | Gunnison County

Smooth Canyon Fire

September 29, 2023October 13, 2023

Oct. 11, 2023 The #SmoothCanyonFire continues to burn in dead and down vegetation near the intersection of the Soap… Continue Reading Smooth Canyon Fire

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Simms Fire Update 5/22/22 9am

May 22, 2022May 23, 2022

Simms Fire Update Sunday May 22, 2022 – 9:00am Rocky Mountain Type 1 Incident Management Team Dan Dallas, Incident… Continue Reading Simms Fire Update 5/22/22 9am

Fire News | Montrose County | Ouray County

Spring Creek Fire

September 10, 2023September 18, 2023

FINAL #Update -Sept 15, 2023 Location: East of Divide road, North of Spring Creek Canyon. The fire is approximately… Continue Reading Spring Creek Fire

Public Land Agencies Offer Friendly Wildfire Safety Reminder for Labor Day Holiday

September 1, 2022

Montrose, Colorado, Sept. 1, 2022 – As we enter into the holiday weekend, public land agencies encourage the public… Continue Reading Public Land Agencies Offer Friendly Wildfire Safety Reminder for Labor Day Holiday