More containment gained as wildfire grows to over 90,000 acres
Although several of the wildfires burning across Colorado grew over the past day, firefighters have continued to be able to gain some containment on the blazes. Various evacuations and pre-evacuations across the state remain in place.
Here’s a look at what’s on fire around the Centennial State:
Note from the author: Wildfire news can change fast and acreage can sometimes vary by source. This collection of information is based on what seems to be the most accurate at time of reporting considering the many sources that exist, including official pages dedicated to publishing fire updates, as well as applications like Watch Duty. Find additional information about each fire and sources that seem to provide the most up-to-date details linked below.
1. Snyder Fire (which merged with Jones Fire and overtook Knowles and Gore fires)
Location: West of Fruita
Size: 30,202 acres
Containment: 95 percent
Update: Acreage and containment remain the same for this fire since Sunday.
Find more information here.
2. Gold Mountain Fire
Location: North of Ouray
Size: 27,698 acres
Containment: 3 percent
Update: Although this fire did continue to grow, firefighters were able to gain some containment due to milder winds and improved conditions.
Find more information here.
3. Ferris Fire (which merged with Doe Canyon and Far Draw fires)
Location: Roughly 30 miles northwest of Dolores
Size: 47,780 acres
Containment: 21 percent
Update: This fire has grown as well, but containment has also increased from seven percent yesterday. However, the uncontained parts of the fire still have “tremendous potential for growth,” according to the update posted on Monday morning.
Find more information here.
4. Willow Fire
Location: West of Leadville near Turquoise Lake
Size: 4,143 acres
Containment: 1 percent
Update: This fire has grown about 1,000 acres since yesterday. More evacuation and pre-evacuations were announced yesterday as well.
5. Aspen Acres Fire
Location: Custer County/Pueblo counties
Size: 91,523 acres
Containment: 12 percent
Update: Gusty and erratic winds on Sunday increased fire behavior, with firefighters battling to protect home and property toward the Greenwood area and Wetmore. Firefighters were able to establish fire line around Greenwood, and are working to finish dozer line south of Wetmore.
Find more information here.
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