Gold Mountain Fire Grows to 14,960 Acres Near Ouray, Red Flag Warning Continues
Gold Mountain Fire Update – July 1, 2026 Rocky Mountain Area Complex Incident Management Team 3 Casey Cheesbrough Incident Commander Fire Information: 970-325-3056
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Aspen Acres Campground Staff Clarifies Fire Origin Amid False Reports
Aspen Acres Campground Posts About Suspected Cause of Wildfire "We will make this clear once." "The fire did not start at Aspen Acres Campground. It was 2 fires one across from us in Aspen Acres neighborhood to the east side of the road. "There ar...
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Aspen Acres Fire Property Assessments Underway as Officials Urge Public to Stay Out of Fire Area
The Fire Information Phone Line has been receiving a lot of calls inquiring about specific homes and whether or not they have been impacted by the fire. This information is being collected by the Custer County Sheriff's Office and
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Big Sheep Fire Reaches 50% Containment, Pre-Evacuation Notice Remains in Effect
June 30, 2026 8PM Big Sheep Fire Update Fire operations utilizing local, state, and federal resources have achieved 50% containment on the Big Sheep Fire, and will monitor hot spots and flare ups overnight and tomorrow. At this time the pre-evacua...
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Aspen Acres Fire Holds at 28,314 Acres, 0% Contained; Evacuations Remain in Effect
UPDATE: ASPEN ACRES As of 8:20 p.m. June 30 -- This will be the last update tonight. Fire teams have switched to night operations and will continue to monitor the fire. The fire is still reported at 28,314 acres and 0% containment. The acreage is ...
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Low Water Closes West Boat Ramp at John Martin Reservoir State Park
Low water levels close west boat ramp at John Martin Reservoir State Park The west boat ramp at John Martin Reservoir State Park near Hasty, Colo., is closed to trailer-launched boats due to declining water levels. The west ramp remains open to ha...
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Town of Fowler Enacts Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Ahead of July 4
STAGE 2 FIRE RESTRICTIONS NOW IN EFFECT Effective immediately, the Town of Fowler has implemented Stage 2 Fire Restrictions for a period of 30 days. With the Fourth of July holiday approaching, the Fowler Police Department will be strictly enforci...
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CDOT Warns of Heavy Fourth of July Traffic and High Wildfire Risk Across Colorado
Heavy Fourth of July holiday traffic expected alongside high wildfire risks Independence Day marks the traditional start of Colorado’s peak summer travel season Statewide — The Colorado Department of Transportation reminds drivers to be prepar...
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Aspen Acres Fire Update: 28,314 Acres, 0% Contained; Mandatory North Creek Evacuations
UPDATE: As of 4:09 p.m. NOTIFICATION PROCESS: Many structures have been lost as of 3:00 PM on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Those involved in the investigation for the Aspen Acres Fire are currently working on damage assessment, but this is not the time...
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Big Sheep Fire Grows to 1,000 Acres, 30% Contained in Huerfano County
The Big Sheep Fire expanded up to 1000 acres, with 30% containment. Overnight burnout operations were successful at directing the course of the fire. Additional resources are en route to work on hot spots and increased containment. No evacuation n...
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