Western Slope CO. wildfires and closures

[Olsolitaire1]

Just an FYI for those heading to these parts soon about our fires, fire bans and closures. It's been a very hot, dry and windy summer here and several fires are burning the air is smokey. Here are some links so you can keep an eye on things yourself. Please be very careful where you park vehicles, smoking and even your trailer chains dragging (couple of years ago almost lost some homes a couple of miles from me because of chains dragging) I been noticing FS up on the Grand Mesa more than ever and I still see idiots with campfires, even if its Sage 1, still do you need them. Please be mindful of our home state.

BLM Colorado closes public lands in Mesa County due to active fire | Bureau of Land Management

The Bureau of Land Management announces an immediate temporary closure of certain public lands in Mesa County because of fire activity in the area. The order is effective immediately and will remain in effect until the Turner Gulch Fire is declared controlled or until this order is rescinded.

www.blm.gov

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests : Alert - Turner Gulch Wildfire Area Closure Order

(July 18, 2025) The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests announce an expansion to the forest closure area at the northern end of the Uncompahgre Plateau, south of Highway 141 and Unaweep Canyon, and northeast of Gateway, Colorado, in Mesa County, to protect public safety...

www.fs.usda.gov

I like this link: https://www.mapofire.com/#9.13/38.7526/-108.8407

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Incidents Page of for the Inciweb site.

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Programs: Fire and Aviation: Colorado: Upper Colorado River District Fire Restrictions | Bureau of Land Management

Upper Colorado River District Fire RestrictionsFire management in Colorado is an interagency partnership among federal, state and local entities. BLM-managed lands within Colorado are broken into four Interagency Fire Management Units: Northwest Colorado Fire Unit in Craig, Upper Colorado River...

www.blm.gov

 

[RancherJohn]

Just bumping this again, Lee Fire hit 45,000 acres this morning and the Elk RBX Fire is at 15,000 (both lightning starts from Saturday). Lots of good country burning, and lots of good people having their lives upended.

Please be careful as you set up camp, both in where you go and what you're doing. The entire west has been dry this year, and our worst fires have made huge runs late into the fall in years past.

If anyone in the Meeker area needs anything please reach out via PM. I have room/grass/hay for animals, and can help move them too if needed.

 

[highcountrymuley]

I've been working in Phippsburg and Yampa east of Meeker this week and the smoke and ash is nasty. No relief in sight. Be careful out there and secure your trailer chains! A bungee cord will keep them off the road and won't interfere if their safety is required