Crews are actively cutting fire lines with the intention of using Wednesday and Thursday’s firefighting-friendly weather conditions to at least partially contain the fire’s perimeter. The cause of the fire is under investigation, but personnel suspect it to be a human-caused ignition.įirefighting personnel stated that the prognosis looks good for the next two days, with wind and heat falling and moisture levels rising. Trail access has been closed for Overend Mountain Park, Twin Buttes, and Peron’s State Wildlife Area. The fire grew quickly, consuming the mountainside from the bottom of Rock Ridge Trail to the top of Perin’s Peak. A comprehensive and interactive map of evacuation and pre-evacuation areas can be found here. Pre-evacuation notices are in effect for the surrounding area, but no evacuations have been ordered. The fire is currently uncontained and has reached 71 acres, but fire crews began containment efforts early on Wednesday morning. (KKCO) - A wildfire broke out Tuesday afternoon just two miles west of Durango, Colorado.
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