The Pine Gulch fire has spread to over 133,000 acres, with anticipated winds and lightning the primary concern this afternoon.
Update: Pine Gulch Fire, 8/24/2020
Mesa County Commissioners declare local disaster emergency due to Pine Gulch
GRAND JUNCTION, CO — The Mesa County Commissioners board unanimously approved a resolution this morning to declare a local disaster emergency as a result of the Pine Gulch wildfires. The declaration, provided […]
Pine Gulch fire at 44% containment; virtual meeting tonight
The Pine Gulch fire, now at 129,715 acres has reached 44% containment as of last night.
Update: Pine Gulch Fire, 8/23/20
More equipment, personnel, and helicopters have resulted in continued successful operations at the Pine Gulch fire.
Update: Pine Gulch Fire, 8/22/2020
The Pine Gulch fire is now just over 126,000 acres and is 19% contained.
Latest update: Pine Gulch Fire, 8/21/2020
The latest report from the Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team indicates heavy smoke activity in Mesa and Garfield counties later this afternoon and evening.
Update: Pine Gulch fire consumes 125,000+ acres, now 2nd largest in state history
The Pine Gulch fire is now the 2nd largest in state history, while the Grizzly Creek fire is now the nation’s top priority.
Update on Pine Gulch Fire, 8/17/2020: 85,000+ acres
Heavy smoke and haze expected throughout the day in the Grand Valley.
Mesa County enshrouded in smoke; Pine Gulch fire reaches 81,000+ acres
FRUITA, CO — Temperates are expected to reach the mid-90s throughout the valley throughout the afternoon, and the hot, dry weather is just exacerbating the smoke and haze that is draining into […]
