Montrose County orders evacuations for South Rim Fire
The mandatory evacuations include all Bostwick Park residents and the K73 Trail.
Highway 347 at the Highway 50 intersection still remains closed to the public.
Earlier reports from officials on Friday stated that the lightning-caused fire had grown to 1,640 acres and was 0% contained.
As fire behavior is increasing, firefighters are pulling back to perform structure protection.
A South Rim Fire Information Line has been set up and can be contacted at 970-240-1070.
WesternSlopeNow will update this story as it develops.
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