Some containment gained on 5 Colorado wildfires as blazes continue to burn

A couple weeks ago, multiple wildfires popped up around Colorado, prompting various evacuations and the closure of a national park. July 10 was a catalyst date due to ample lightning that blew through, and 11 days later, significant containment on each of these blazes is starting to be achieved.

Here’s a breakdown of what’s burning around the state of Colorado and what containment level has been reached, per Inciweb reporting:

1. Deer Creek Fire

Location: Near the Utah–Colorado state line, started in Utah and grew into Western Colorado

Acreage: 17,123 acres

Containment: 30 percent contained

2. Turner Gulch Fire

Location: Western Colorado, about 30 miles southwest of Grand Junction

Acreage: 15,737 acres

Containment: 34 percent contained

3. South Rim Fire

Location: Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Acreage: 4,220 acres

Containment: 31 percent contained

4. Sowbelly Fire

Location: Near Delta, western Colorado

Acreage: 2,274 acres

Containment: 70 percent contained

5. Wright Draw Fire

Location: Western Colorado, about 30 miles southwest of Grand Junction and near the Turner Gulch Fire

Acreage: 466 acres

Containment: 51 percent contained

Find additional updates on all of these fires here.

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