JRP Posted June 2, 2018 Report Share Posted June 2, 2018 I know that many here either visit, stay or pass through Colorado during the summer travel season. If you've not already heard, most of Colorado & especially the SW part of CO is in extreme drought and wildfire danger this season. This year we had small wildfires popping up in early May, and larger fires started last week. We just got 100% containment on a 100 acre fire near my summer hometown of South Fork CO, which had closed campgrounds, roads and NFS trails in the area. Now we have a larger fire (just under 1000 acres) still growing, near Durango CO. Its caused complete closure of Hwy 550 north of Durango. No need to be scared or cancel your CO plans, but be very aware and pay attention to local and NFS wildfire news sources. Also be aware that many areas are under Stage 1 or Stage 2 fire restrictions, which prevent any open fires including campfires, off road travel, shooting, use of any engine without approved spark arrestor, etc http://denver.cbslocal.com/2018/06/01/wildfire-develops-near-durango/ Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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