Gunnison County

Gunnison County Sheriff Adam Murdie announced a decision to end cooperation with federal immigration agents after an emotional public meeting. He expressed concerns that ICE will now 'come into this community and just run rampant.'

Colorado will honor fallen firefighting pilot Nicholas Dale, killed in a helicopter crash while fighting the Gold Mountain Fire, with a statewide procession from Montrose to Denver. Dale's K-MAX helicopter crashed into Silver Jack Reservoir in Gunnison County on July 12, and the NTSB and FAA are investigating the incident.

The Gold Mountain Fire in Ouray County has burned 37,734 acres and is 13% contained as of Thursday. Mop-up efforts continue with no structures reported lost, though the cause remains under investigation. Containment increased slightly from 11% to 13% over two days, with crews focusing on structure protection and securing firelines.

Mandatory evacuations have been issued for parts of northern Hinsdale County due to the 574.4-acre Elk Fire burning on U.S. Forest Service land. Firefighters are using indirect suppression tactics because of the fire's remote location, and Forest Service Road 868 is closed to the public.

The pilot who died in a helicopter crash at Silver Jack Reservoir in Gunnison County has been identified as Nicholas Dale, 56, from Sooke, British Columbia. He was the sole occupant of the K-MAX helicopter involved in the incident.

Pre-evacuation notices have been issued in Gunnison and Hinsdale Counties due to the Elk Fire. The notices are aimed at areas affected by the fire.

A firefighting aircraft involved in efforts with the Gold Mountain Fire in Ouray crashed into the Silver Jack Reservoir in Gunnison County on Sunday evening.

The Gold Mountain Fire has grown to 27,698 acres in Gunnison County, prompting new mandatory and voluntary evacuations. Firefighters are working to contain the blaze, which is 3% contained, with operations focusing on indirect containment lines due to rugged terrain.