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Cooler weather helps slow spread of Western Slope wildfires, including South Rim fire
Favorable weather helped crews gain ground, but the area remains packed with dry vegetation ready to fuel multiple wildfires.
South Rim Fire in western Colorado nearly doubles in size overnight to almost 3,000 acres with no containment
The South Rim Fire near Gunnison grew to almost 3,000 acres Saturday morning after its growth and lack of containment forced ...
KREX Grand Junction on MSN2d
South Rim Fire to become more active due to afternoon gusty winds
Officials believe more fire activity is in store Tuesday afternoon at the Black Canyon of the Gunnison as winds are expected ...
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Evacuations Mandated in Montrose County, Colorado as South Rim Fire Engulfs 2,892 Acres with Zero Containment
Evacuations ordered in Montrose County, CO, due to the South Rim Fire, which has grown to 2,892 acres with 0% containment.
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Evacuees speak on the impact of the South Rim Fire on the Montrose Community
Montrose residents meet with officials for a Public meeting; Montrose School District provides space for the Incident Command ...
KREX Grand Junction on MSN6d
Multiple fire agencies battling the South Rim Fire
Plumes of smoke fill the sky on the eastern side of Montrose County. On Thursday around noon, two fires broke out at the ...