by West Slope Fire Info | May 21, 2022 | Fire News, Forest Service, Montrose County, Ouray County, Simms Fire
Special Note: The Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team One assumed command of the fire at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 21, 2022. There will be a community meeting tonight at 6 pm about the Simms Fire. Details are being worked out at this time so please watch...
by West Slope Fire Info | May 20, 2022 | Fire News, Forest Service, Montrose County, Ouray County, Simms Fire
Montrose, Colorado, May 20, 2022 Name: Simms Fire Location: 15 miles southwest of Montrose Size: 370 acres Cause: Under investigation Jurisdiction: USFS and BLM Resources Assigned: 1 large helicopter, 10 engines, 2 water tenders, 1 dozer, 2 fire modules, 1 Type 2 IA...
by West Slope Fire Info | May 20, 2022 | Fire News, Forest Service, Montrose County, Ouray County, Simms Fire
The evacuation orders have been lifted for the Simms Fire for all residents *EXCEPT those along the Wildcat Drainage area. Residents in the closed area are not able to return. All evacuation information is available online here:...
by West Slope Fire Info | May 20, 2022 | Fire News, Forest Service, Montrose County, Ouray County, Simms Fire
For fire information or assistance with evacuation, please call the Simms Mesa Fire Public Information line at (970) 765-7309.
by West Slope Fire Info | May 20, 2022 | Forest Service, Montrose County, Ouray County, Simms Fire
For Immediate Release: Simms Fire – Update Montrose, Colorado, May 20, 2022 Name: Simms Fire Location: 15 miles southwest of Montrose Size: 371 acres Cause: Under investigation Jurisdiction: USFS and BLM Resources Assigned: 2 air tankers, 2 large helicopter, 10...
by West Slope Fire Info | May 20, 2022 | Fire News, Forest Service, Montrose County, Ouray County, Simms Fire
Evacuation Center An evacuation center has been opened at Ridgway Secondary School for those who have been evacuated due to the #SimmsFire. The address is 1200 Green Street Ridgway, CO. Updated Evacuation Information:...
by West Slope Fire Info | May 19, 2022 | Fire News, Forest Service, Montrose County, Ouray County, Simms Fire
Crews Are On Scene and Evacuations Are Underway Montrose, Colorado, May 19, 2022 – The Simms Fire was reported today on the Ouray Ranger District of the Uncompahgre National Forest. It is burning in Pinyon Juniper with active fire behavior. Structures in the fire’s...
by West Slope Fire Info | May 19, 2022 | Forest Service, Montrose County, Ouray County, Simms Fire
EVACUATION NOTICE Any individuals that reside between Simms Mesa Rd, Government Springs Road as well as Wild Cat Canyon, EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY. The evacuation area is a 5 mile radius of the pin on the map. Coordinates are 38.2763, -107.9271. Evacuation information can...
by West Slope Fire Info | May 19, 2022 | Forest Service
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Effective May 20th San Juan National Forest and partners implement fire restrictions due to critical conditions Durango, Colo., May 19, 2022— San Juan National Forest Fire Management Staff are implementing Stage I Fire Restrictions on all...
by West Slope Fire Info | May 17, 2022 | Delta County, Forest Service, Mesa County, Montrose County
The North Zone, Grand Valley Ranger District is planning a prescribed burn on the Uncompahgre Plateau. The goal of this project is to increase the resiliency and reproduction of native ponderosa pine stands, reduce the threat of wildfire and improve wildlife habitat....
by West Slope Fire Info | May 16, 2022 | Fire News, Forest Service, Montrose County, Ouray County
Prescribed Burn Alert-The U.S. Forest Service-Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre & Gunnison National Forests is conducting a prescribed burn on Simms Mesa today. One day of hand ignition will be conducted followed by patrolling for the remainder of the week. The prescribed...
by West Slope Fire Info | Apr 4, 2022 | Fire News, Forest Service
Delta, Colorado, April 4, 2022 – Fire Management Officials from the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests have announced plans to conduct prescribed burns this spring. The vegetation treatments will occur April through June depending upon...
by West Slope Fire Info | Apr 4, 2022 | Fire News, Forest Service, Gunnison County
Gunnison, Colorado, April 4, 2022 – Fire Management Officials from the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests’ Gunnison Ranger District plan to conduct the West Elk prescribed burn beginning April 4, depending upon weather and appropriate ground...
by West Slope Fire Info | Sep 24, 2021 | Delta County, Forest Service, Gunnison County, Mesa County, Montrose County, Ouray County, San Miguel County
Delta, Colorado, Sept. 23, 2021 – Fire Management Officials from the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests have announced plans to conduct prescribed burns this fall. The vegetation treatments will occur September through November depending upon...
by West Slope Fire Info | Sep 24, 2021 | Forest Service, Montrose County
At 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 22, the Payne fire was reported. The approximately 1 acre fire is located 5 miles east of the Divide road, ½ mile south of National Forest System Road #534, Roubideau Spur on the Uncompahgre National Forest, Montrose County. Smoke...
by West Slope Fire Info | Aug 2, 2021 | Fire News, Forest Service
Hicks Fire – Final Update Gunnison, Colorado, Aug. 2, 2021 Name: Hicks Fire Location: 2.5 miles south of Highway 50, 5 miles southwest of Sargents, off National Forest System Trail (NFST) #492 on the Gunnison National Forest, Saguache County Size: Approximately...
by West Slope Fire Info | Jul 22, 2021 | Delta County, Fire News, Forest Service, Gunnison County, Hinsdale County, Mesa County, Montrose County, Ouray County, San Miguel County
Delta, Colorado, July 22, 2021 — At midnight Friday, July 23, 2021, Stage I Fire Restrictions will be rescinded for the entirety of the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests. Recent rains over much of the forest have increased fuel moisture and...
by West Slope Fire Info | Jul 14, 2021 | Fire News, Forest Service, Ouray County
New Fire Start—Twin Sisters Fire Ouray, Colorado, July 14, 2021 Name: Twin Sisters Fire Location: 1 mile NW of Ouray–Twin Peaks area Size: Approximately 1/10 acre–single tree Cause: Lightning Jurisdiction: USFS Containment: 0% Threatened Structures: 0 Around 8 p.m....
