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Utah, Colorado and Deer Creek

Colorado wildfires: Utah wildfire crosses state border into Montrose County

The nearly 13,000-acre wildfire burning in eastern Utah crossed the Colorado border Monday night, joining four other fires already burning on the western slope, fire officials said.

CBS News on MSN · 21m

Deer Creek Fire, at almost 13,000 acres, crosses into Colorado from Utah as containment grows to 7%

The Deer Creek Fire, which started in eastern Utah and has already destroyed several structures, has crossed the state line into Colorado, state fire officials said.

Washington Examiner on MSN · 18h

Deer Creek Fire on Utah-Colorado border engulfs more than 10,000 acres, remains 0% contained

A fire in eastern Utah has grown rapidly to over 10,000 acres and is 0% contained, as of Monday. The Deer Creek Fire has already claimed five buildings in the area. More than 300 firefighters, 10 fire engines,

Colorado, South Rim and Black Canyon

The Denver Post · 18h

Colorado wildfires: Winds spur ‘rapid fire spread’ in Black Canyon’s South Rim fire

Heavy winds that swept through Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park on Sunday night started “rapid fire spread” after a relatively slow day of growth, according to fire officials.

Yahoo · 15h

South Rim Fire inside Black Canyon National Park grows to 3,633 acres in size

High winds last night caused a wildfire to continue to spread at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. The park is about five hours west of Colorado Springs.

Caters Clips on MSN · 2h

South Rim Fire Engulfs Black Canyon as Smoke Towers Over Colorado Mountains

This video shows the Black Canyon in Gunnison, Colorado, USA, on flames as the South Rim fire continues to burn and spread through the state. Filmed on the 11th of July, 2025, the footage shows smoke towering over mountain tops and covering the sky.

Utah, Colorado and Jared Polis

CBS News on MSN · 1d

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis issues disaster declaration for four Western Slope fires and one in eastern Utah

The fires varied in size but have already forced several evacuations and pre-evacuation notices, closed a national park, and the Deer Creek Fire near the Utah state line has already destroyed at least five buildings.

Yahoo · 1d

Polis declares disaster for Western Slope fires

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has verbally made a disaster declaration as several wildfires rip through more than 10,000 acres on the Western Slope and in Utah near the Colorado border.

Albuquerque Journal · 1d

Four fires burning on thousands of acres in western Colorado, fifth approaching from Utah

Four wildfires are burning on thousands of acres in western Colorado, prompting a slew of mandatory evacuations, and a fifth fire is approaching from Utah, federal officials said in Sunday

17hon MSN

Where are wildfires burning in Colorado? Here's what to know about the fires

The South Rim Fire and other western slope blazes led to three Colorado counties being declared disasters. See the latest map ...

Colorado Public Radio16h

Fires continue burning across much of Colorado as hot, dry conditions persist

Conditions aren’t likely to improve for fire crews. More dry, hot days with temperatures in the 90s, coupled with low ...

Hoodline6h

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.

KMGH Denver, CO on MSN15h

Four wildfires burning around Colorado's western slope

There are four wildfires burning around Colorado's western slope, including one that is in Utah but nearing the state line. The biggest fire in Colorado currently is within the Black Canyon of the ...

Colorado Public Radio3d

Multiple wildfires throughout western Colorado continue to burn Friday

More than a dozen fires are creating heavy smoke, with more lightning and gusty winds expected for parts of the Western Slope ...

16hon MSN

New evacuations ordered due to Western Slope wildfires

New evacuation orders at 3:50 p.m. Monday are for all private land areas between Mile Markers 128 and 131 along Highway 141 ...

4hon MSN

Planning a trip in Colorado but worried about wildfires? This free app can help track them

Planning a trip to a Colorado area that's experiencing a wildfire? This app can help you track them to keep yourself safe.

WesternSlopeNow.com on MSN3d

More wildfires rampaging across Western Slope

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, ...

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