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South Rim Fire to become more active due to afternoon gusty winds
MONTROSE COUNTY, Colo. (KREX) – Officials believe more fire activity is in store Tuesday afternoon at the Black Canyon of the Gunnison as winds are expected to be up to 15 miles per hour.
Despite this, crews are attempting to battle the blaze that started on July 10.
The lightning-caused wildfire was mapped around 4,000 acres with zero containment. According to the Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team, two scooper airplanes have continuously dropped water over the northwest side of the fire for over five hours on Monday.
Due to this, firefighters made progress on building a fireline in the area. Additionally, airtankers dropped retardant to help with suppression efforts on the ground.
Looking ahead, firefighters plan to scout and assess the area on the eastern side in an attempt to hold the blaze from spreading. Air support will monitor the fire and drop water when needed, according to the Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team.
Evacuations have been put in place in the Bostwick Park area and for residences on M73, N73, N74 and O74 roads.
Crews continue to protect structures in the Bostwick community, according to the Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team.
A public meeting regarding the wildfire is scheduled at 6 p.m., Tuesday, at Grace Community Church, 16731 Woodgate Road in Montrose.
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