Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit
Coverage of Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit in the Nexus archive.
- Crews on ground, air responding to new Mesa County fire
A new fire named the Two Track Fire in Mesa County, Colorado, has burned 84 acres near Gateway. Crews on the ground and in aircraft are combating the blaze, which is burning on Bureau of Land Management land. The cause remains unknown, and authorities warn of rapid fire spread due to dry and windy conditions.
- 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.
- Evacuations lifted for Spring Creek Fire
Evacuations for the Spring Creek Fire in Eagle County were lifted after 'excellent progress,' though road closures remain. The fire, which burned 20 acres and was 40% contained as of Friday night, is being investigated for its cause. Fire suppression efforts continue with multiple agencies and aerial resources involved.