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Fire grows to over 1,600 acres at Black Canyon of Gunnison

Wildfire in Black Canyon of the Gunnison continues to grow

MONTROSE, Colo. — Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in southwestern Colorado is closed due to wildfires, the park said on its website . The fires were caused by lightning strikes Thursday morning, the park said. All visitors and staff were evacuated, and no one will be allowed to enter until further notice.

Colorado Public Radio · 12h

Gov. Polis declares emergency as South Rim fire in Black Canyon of Gunnison National Park grows, still zero percent contained

Firefighters are trying to contain several more fires on the Western Slope, and air quality alerts are in effect for much of the state.

The Colorado Sun · 2d

Firefighters protect visitor center as wildfire grows to 1,640 acres in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Crews are working to control two fires in the park, one on each end, that are burning up dry fuel amid gusty winds and temperatures in the 90s

“Rapidly moving” South Rim fire in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park forces more evacuations

Rapid growth on the South Rim fire in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park forced immediate evacuations in Montrose ...

The Colorado Sun11h

3 western Colorado counties under disaster declaration as wildfires scorch thousands of acres

Nearly 200 firefighters are working the South Rim fire at the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. A lightning storm Thursday sparked numerous fires.

Hoodline13h

Evacuations Mandated in Montrose County, Colorado as South Rim Fire Engulfs 2,892 Acres with Zero Containment

Evacuations ordered in Montrose County, CO, due to the South Rim Fire, which has grown to 2,892 acres with 0% containment.

Loveland Reporter-Herald11h

Colorado wildfires: Four fires burning on thousands of acres in western Colorado, fifth approaching from Utah

Four wildfires are burning on thousands of acres in western Colorado, prompting a slew of mandatory evacuations, and a fifth ...

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