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Evacuations Mandated in Montrose County, Colorado as South Rim Fire Engulfs 2,892 Acres with Zero Containment
Evacuations ordered in Montrose County, CO, due to the South Rim Fire, which has grown to 2,892 acres with 0% containment.
South Rim Fire in western Colorado continues to grow; community meeting scheduled for Tuesday evening
On July 10, lightning strikes ignited fires on both the north and south rims of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, leading to the entire park’s evacuation. Hot weather, gusty winds and ...
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Wildfires in southwestern Colorado prompt evacuations, disaster declaration from governor
With large wildfires continuing to burn in Colorado, Gov. Jared Polis on Sunday issued a disaster declaration for fires ...
Governor issues disaster declaration for wildfires burning in 3 Colorado counties
The Deer Creek and South Rim fires are burning in Montrose County, with the South Rim Fire estimated at 3,500 acres as of ...
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Montrose County manager candidate voted down, plus recall effort against commissioner
The County of Montrose remains without a county manager after candidate Dr. Bradley Mitchell was voted down in a 2-1 vote by ...
Colorado wildfires: Turner Gulch fire explodes to 8,100 acres in Mesa County, “extreme fire behavior” expected
The nearly 13,000-acre wildfire burning in eastern Utah crossed the Colorado border Monday night, joining four other fires ...
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Pre-evacuations issued, campers advised to relocate due to active wildfire in western Colorado
Residents along Escalante Canyon Road, especially past the Pot Holes recreation area in Montrose and Mesa counties, have been ...
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Montrose County designates new historic landmark
On Tuesday, the Montrose County Historic Landmark Advisory Board presented a plaque to the Board of County Commissioners ...