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Hinsdale County
Coverage of Hinsdale County in the Nexus archive.
- Crews fighting new fire burning east of Gold Mountain Fire
Crews are battling the Elk Fire, a new blaze that ignited east of the Gold Mountain Fire, burning 30-40 acres as of Thursday night. Airtankers are dropping retardant, causing increased smoke in the valley, with wind carrying additional smoke from the Gold Mountain Fire. The U.S. Forest Service and aerial resources from the Gold Mountain Fire are assisting in the response.
- Gold Mountain Fire latest: New evacuations issued in Gunnison County as fire grows to 27K acres
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.