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San Miguel County
Coverage of San Miguel County in the Nexus archive.
National Weather Serviceorganization1Erin Walterperson1Coloradoplace1San Juan Countyplace1Rio Blanco Countyplace1Garfield Countyplace1Colorado Department of Transportationorganization1Ferris and Gold Mountain fire burn scarstopic1Mesa County Sheriff's Officeorganization1Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unitorganization1Jones firetopic1Snyder Mesa firetopic1Colorado Department of Public Healthorganization1BS Roadplace1A 2/10 Roadplace1Dolores Countyplace1Ouray Countyplace1
- Recent wildfire burn scars could fuel dangerous flooding during Colorado's monsoon season
Recent wildfire burn scars in Colorado could increase dangerous flooding risks during monsoon season as heavy rainfall runs off quickly from fire-damaged soil. The National Weather Service warns that even half an inch of rain can trigger flash floods and debris flows in affected areas, with closures of major highways like I-70 and Highway 145 already reported due to mudslides.
- Multiple fires near Colorado-Utah border prompt pre-evacuation orders, road closures in Mesa County
Multiple wildfires near the Colorado-Utah border have prompted pre-evacuation orders and road closures in Mesa County. The largest fire, the Jones Fire, burned 1,450 acres, while the Snyder Mesa fire grew to 100 acres. A statewide air quality alert was issued for several counties due to wildfire smoke.