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“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 ...
Section of National Park in Colorado Closed After Wildfire Doubles in Size
The Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, a popular outdoor destination in western Colorado, was closed to the public ...
South Rim Fire in western Colorado nearly doubles in size overnight to almost 3,000 acres with no containment
The South Rim Fire in western Colorado grew from 1,600 acres to over 3,000 acres Saturday after its growth and lack of ...
South Rim fire forces evacuations near Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
About 140 miles west, the South Rim fire burning in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park grew to 1,640 acres and forced ...
Colorado State Patrol called to help with wildfire evacuation in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
The Colorado State Patrol has been called to help evacuate the campgrounds at the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park ...
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park remains closed as Colorado's South Rim Fire burns without containment
A wildfire that's burning in the southern part of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park has grown to more than 1,600 ...
Wildfires force evacuations at Grand Canyon and Black Canyon of the Gunnison parks
Visitors and staff at two national parks in the U.S. West have been evacuted because of wildfires. Officials at Black Canyon ...
Fire potential increasing as western Colorado hits near triple digit temperatures
We are continuing to track the fires all across western Colorado, with the South Rim Fire within the Black Canyon of the ...
Black Canyon of the Gunnison evacuated due to wildfires
Engine 3411 is responding to a fire on the north rim of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. The Colorado State Patrol has been ...
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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 ...
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Wildfires destroy 2 homes near Buena Vista, close National Park as fire season heats up in Colorado
Colorado’s wildfire season is heating up with blazes this week destroying two homes near Buena Vista and closing a national ...
Crews battle wildfires in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Forest area; campgrounds, park evacuated
Officials announced Saturday morning that the South Rim Fire has grown to 2,896 acres with 0% containment.Montrose County ...