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structure protection
Coverage of structure protection in the Nexus archive.
- Gold Mountain Fire: Mop-up efforts continue near Ouray
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.