Fire News
BLM fire crews respond to 13-acre fire in southwest Colorado
MONTROSE, Colo. – The Colorado Bureau of Land Management Southwest District is managing the South Fork fire, which was detected on June 7 at approximately 4:50 pm. At 13 acres, the fire is the largest of eight fires started by lightning last weekend on public lands...
Public Land Managers Encourage Responsible Recreation
Everyone must care for Colorado’s outdoors Delta, Colorado, April 21, 2021 — Colorado’s mountains, trails, parks and back roads were flooded with an unprecedented number of visitors last year. Unfortunately, the crowds also damaged natural resources in a variety of...
Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests to Implement Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
Delta, Colorado, Oct. 22, 2020 – At 12:01 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, Stage 1 Fire Restrictions will be implemented on the Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. Fire managers base decisions about fire restrictions on specific fuel moisture measurements in...
Ouray County Lifts Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
Along with Ouray County and Bureau of Land Management, the City of Ouray will rescind stage one fire restrictions effective at 12:01am, Oct 2. Please continue to be cautious with any open burning.
Public Land Agencies Rescind Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
GMUG Lifts Fire Restrictions
Montrose County Fire Restrictions Lifted
Montrose, COLO.—Sheriff Gene Lillard is lifting fire restrictions effective Friday, October 2 at 12:01 am. The decision was made alongside partner agencies including federal lands, weather partners, and surrounding counties in order to avoid confusion when recreating...
GMUG to Implement Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
Delta, Colorado, August 19, 2020 – At 12:01 a.m. Thursday, August 20, 2020, Stage 1 Fire Restrictions will be implemented on the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests. Fire managers base decisions about fire restrictions on specific fuel...
Gunnison, Uncompahgre, and Tres Rios Field Offices will be going into Stage 1 fire restrictions on Thursday, August 20, 2020.
Montrose County Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Start Aug. 20th
Montrose, COLO.—The unincorporated area of Montrose County will be in stage 1 fire restrictions beginning Thursday, August 20 at 12:01 am. Seasonal high temperatures, worsening dry conditions, and resources committed at major fires across the state were the deciding...
Ouray County Re-Enters Stage 1 Fire Restrictions August 20th
Mill Creek Wildfire
Mill Creek Wildfire—Final Update Gunnison, Colorado, August 21, 2020 – Current Situation: Fire behavior was minimal over the last operational period allowing firefighters to maintain control of the fireline. Command of the Mill Creek fire transitioned to the Gunnison...