12 Fires Burn around Colorado; Toxic haze spreads across state [with map]
Despite slight relief delivered by recent moisture around the state, Colorado continues to battle a summer of wildfires. At the time of publishing this article, twelve different blazes are active around the state, many of which have little to no containment. This ( and fires in California) is the reason for the smog-like haze seen across the Centennial State, called “toxic and unprecedented” by one news source. If you’re in an area with visible haze from the fires, be cautious of exerting yourself outdoors as this can be harmful to your health.
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Here’s a breakdown of what’s going on. Scroll down to see an interactive map of where each blaze is at. Keep in mind that the status of wildfires can quickly change. Follow the official source for the most up-to-date information.
1. Red Canyon Fire (far north of Fruita) – 5,200 Acres; 0% containment ( Official source)
2. Bull Draw Fire (northeast of Uravan, near Uncompahgre National Forest) – 3,600 Acres; 0% containment ( Official source)
3. West Guard Fire (northwest of Dolores) – 1,405 Acres; 80% containment ( Official source)
4. Plateau Fire (north of Dolores) – 3,415 Acres; 5% containment ( Official source)
5. Buttermilk Fire (northeast of Montrose) – 746 Acres; 15% containment ( Official source)
6. Cache Creek Fire (southwest of Rifle) – 1,342 Acres; 0% containment ( Official source)
7. Indian Valley Fire (north of River City) – 6,310 Acres; 95% containment ( Official source)
8. Cabin Lake Fire (south of Buford) – 958 Acres; 0% containment ( Official source)
9. Silver Creek Fire (southern part of Medicine Bow – Routt National Forests) – 1,081 Acres; 0% containment ( Official source)
10. Lake Christine Fire (near Basalt) – 12,588 Acres; 90% containment ( Official source)
11. Sugarloaf Fire (Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests) – 1,280 Acres; 35% containment ( Official source)
12. Spring Fire (near La Veta) – 108,045 Acres; 91% containment ( Official source)
Here’s a map that shows where all of the active fires are at:
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