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3 hours ago
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Fire activity closes Highway 141
MESA COUNTY, Colo. (KREX) – The Mesa County Sheriff's Office announced Highway 141 closed around 2 p.m., Monday, due to fire activity from two wildfires near Gateway. MCSO asked the community to avoid using the highway 'in any capacity unless leaving the pre-evacuation and evacuation zones as to allow fire crews to continue vital fire suppression and prevention work.' Around 3:50 p.m., Monday, evacuations orders were given to all private land and areas between mile markers 128 and 131 on Highway 141. According to the Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit (UCRIFM), the Turner Gulch Fire is 1,470 acres while the Wright Draw Fire was at 249 acres as of Monday afternoon. There is an evacuation center for residents displayed by the fire at the Clifton Community Campus, 3270 D 1/2 Road in Clifton. This isn't an overnight shelter, but evacuees will be assessed for needs and given resources. Anyone who needs help securing their large animals, call 970-778-0161. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
4 days ago
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More wildfires rampaging across Western Slope
MESA COUNTY, Colo. (KREX) – Wildfires continue to plague the Western Slope as crews are tackling several blazes on CO Highway 141 near Gateway. Two of the fires, Wright Draw and Turner Gulch, are mapped at 33.5 and 83 acres, respectively, as of Friday. The Upper Colorado Interagency Fire Management Unit, which has responded to around 10 wildfires on Thursday, reported lightning is responsible for the blazes. UCRIFM said several resources have been ordered and are en route or are currently on the scene, including engines and aircraft. Other fires in Western Colorado include two on the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. The south rim fire has been mapped at over 1,600 acres. Due to the smoke from the blaze, air quality alerts are in place in Montrose. The county said residents should close their doors and windows and avoid prolonged exposure. Meanwhile, the Deer Creek Fire has spread to 4,000 acres near the Utah-Colorado border. The blaze is about 11 miles west of Paradox. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
