by West Slope Fire Info | Jul 25, 2022 | Fire News, Forest Service, San Miguel County
7/24/22 Update Deer Trail Fire Update Fire crews report no fire growth and very little smoke today. USFS crews will continue to monitor the fire. We ask that people do not attempt to reach the fire area and do not call 911 to report smoke from this fire. #GMUGFireInfo...
by West Slope Fire Info | Jul 5, 2022 | Fire News, Forest Service, Montrose County, Ouray County
Name: Horsefly Fire Location: Seven miles north of Norwood, CO off Highway 90, on the south side of Patterson Mountain in the Horsefly drainage. Size: Approximately 2 acres. Cause: Lightning Jurisdiction: USFS Containment: 50% Threatened Structures: 0 As of 12:00 p.m....
by West Slope Fire Info | Jul 5, 2022 | Fire News, Forest Service, Montrose County, Ouray County
Norwood, Colorado, July 1, 2022 Name: Horsefly Fire Location: Seven miles north of Norwood, CO off Highway 90, on the south side of Patterson Mountain. Size: Approximately 2 acres. Cause: Lightning Jurisdiction: USFS Containment: 0% Threatened Structures: 0 As of 7:30...
by West Slope Fire Info | Jun 30, 2022 | BLM, Delta County, DFPC, Fire News, Fire Prevention, Forest Service, Gunnison County, Hinsdale County, Mesa County, Montrose County, NPS, Ouray County, San Miguel County
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release Media Contacts: DFPC: Caley Fisher (720) 391-1565 caley.fisher@state.co.us West Region Wildfire Council: Jamie Gomez (970) 765-0534 Jamie.Gomez@cowildfire.org BLM: Deana Harms (970) 216-3096 deana.harms@blm.gov NPS: Lori Rome...
by West Slope Fire Info | Jun 30, 2022 | Fire News, Gunnison County, Montrose County, NPS
Gunnison, Colo. – At 12:01 Friday, July 1, 2022, Stage I Fire Restrictions will be rescinded for both Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area. Recent rains in the area have increased fuel moisture and lessened fire danger, but...
by West Slope Fire Info | Jun 30, 2022 | BLM, Delta County, Fire News, Gunnison County, Hinsdale County, Montrose County, Ouray County, San Miguel County
News Release Southwest District, Colorado FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 30, 2022 Contact: Deana Harms, Fire Mitigation, Education, Prevention Specialist, 970-403-5576 BLM Rescinds Fire Restrictions in Gunnison, Tres Rios, and Uncompahgre Field Offices MONTROSE, Colo. –...
by West Slope Fire Info | Jun 30, 2022 | Fire News, Forest Service, Montrose County
New Fire Start—Horsefly Fire Norwood, Colorado, June 30, 2022 Name: Horsefly Fire Location: 7 miles north of Norwood, CO off Highway 90, on the south side of Patterson Mountain Size: Approximately 2 acres Cause: Lightning Jurisdiction: USFS Containment: 0% Threatened...
by West Slope Fire Info | Jun 29, 2022 | Fire News, Montrose County
Montrose, COLO.— Sheriff Gene Lillard has removed fire restrictions effective immediately for all of unincorporated Montrose County. The decision was based on fuel moisture measurements in vegetation, predicated weather, and the predicted outlook for wildland fire...
by West Slope Fire Info | Jun 28, 2022 | Delta County, Fire News, Forest Service, Gunnison County, Hinsdale County, Mesa County, Montrose County, Ouray County, San Miguel County
Delta, Colorado, June 28, 2022 — Effective 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2022, Stage I Fire Restrictions will be rescinded for the Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests and the Fruita Division of the Grand Mesa National Forest. Recent rains over much of the...
by West Slope Fire Info | Jun 28, 2022 | Fire News, Ouray County
Ouray County, Colo. – With the welcomed return of the summer monsoon season, the recent heavy rains over much of Ouray County have increased moisture levels in our surrounding forests and have lessened the threat of wildfire danger, making it possible for Ouray County...
by West Slope Fire Info | Jun 28, 2022 | Delta County, Fire News
Delta, Colorado—Sheriff Mark Taylor on June 28, 2022, announced that effective 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, June 29, 2022; all stage 1 fire restrictions for unincorporated Delta County, that were enacted on June 15, 2022 will be rescinded. The decision was based on a...
by West Slope Fire Info | Jun 16, 2022 | Fire News, NPS
Gunnison, Colo. – Current and predicted weather, coupled with dry conditions, has necessitated the implementation of fire restrictions for many public lands throughout the state. Effective 12:01 am on Wednesday, June 15, in alignment with Gunnison, Montrose, Ouray,...
by West Slope Fire Info | Jun 16, 2022 | Fire News, Gunnison County
by West Slope Fire Info | Jun 15, 2022 | Delta County, Fire News, Forest Service, Gunnison County, Hinsdale County, Mesa County, Montrose County, Ouray County
Delta, Colorado, June 15, 2022 — At 12:01 a.m. Friday, June 17, 2022, Stage 1 Fire Restrictions will be implemented on the Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests and the Fruita Division of the Grand Mesa National Forest. Fire managers base decisions about fire...
by West Slope Fire Info | Jun 14, 2022 | Fire News, Ouray County
Contact: Jennifer Peterson, Public Information Officer Email: jpeterson@ouraycountyco.gov Ouray County, Colo. – Due to seasonal high temperatures, worsening dry conditions, and the likely strain on responding wildfire resources, Ouray County will enter Stage 1...
by West Slope Fire Info | Jun 14, 2022 | BLM, Fire News
BLM implements Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in Gunnison and Uncompahgre Field Offices MONTROSE, Colo. – Stage 1 fire restrictions begin June 15 for all Bureau of Land Management (BLM) public lands administered by the Gunnison and Uncompahgre Field Offices within the...
by West Slope Fire Info | Jun 14, 2022 | BLM, Fire News
BLM implements Stage 2 Fire Restrictions in Tres Rios Field Office DOLORES, Colo. – Stage 2 fire restrictions begin June 15 for all Bureau of Land Management (BLM) public lands administered by the Tres Rios Field Office within the boundaries of Archuleta, Dolores,...
by West Slope Fire Info | Jun 14, 2022 | Fire News, Montrose County
Montrose, COLO.—The unincorporated area of Montrose County will be in stage 1 fire restrictions beginning Wednesday, June 15 at 12:01am. High temperatures, worsening dry conditions, and high winds were the deciding factors to take this precautionary measure. “Fire...
