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Cave Creek Fire …

Firefighters are monitoring the lightning-ignited Cave Creek Fire 20 miles southeast of Meeker and one mile south of the South Fork Campground. The ¼-acre fire was discovered Saturday when a small amount of smoke was visible, but it has likely been smoldering in the moist mixed-conifer forest for at least[Read More…]

September 28, 2022 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Opinion

Fire Preparedness, Part 2

This week’s column continues concerning fire preparedness with a focus on communications. Notifications. Be sure your phone number has been registered at the Rio Blanco Alert Notification System. If there is a fire emergency near your residence, you will receive a call, email, or text depending on your choices. You[Read More…]

May 12, 2022 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Opinion

Kaye’s Corner: Wildfire evacuation

MEEKER | Sadly, wildfire season is back. It’s only early April and Rio Blanco County has a serious fire. Jay and I saw it erupt while on a leisurely drive upriver on Sunday afternoon. The smoke spread rapidly and as we returned to town, we could see the fires spreading[Read More…]

April 18, 2021 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Update: County Road 8 fire 100% contained

RBC | A fire approximately eight miles up County Road 8 had Rio Blanco Fire, BLM, RBC Road and Bridge and Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s office responding early Sunday afternoon on April 11. The sheriff’s office asked the public to stay clear of the area to allow crews to work.[Read More…]

April 11, 2021 by Caitlin Walker Comments are Disabled

New fire start south of Rangely

RANGELY | A new fire has been reported south of Rangely at mile marker 15 on County Road 116. No structures are threatened at this time.

July 15, 2020 by Caitlin Walker Comments are Disabled

New wildfires west of Meeker

Update: 6:20 p.m. July 13: According to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office there are eight reports of fires in the county at this time. CRFR is sending a type 6 engine and crews to help support the Stewart Gulch Fire on the Roan Plateau per a mutual aid request[Read More…]

July 13, 2020 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

County

Streeter Fire exceeds 1,000 acres, zero containment

UPDATED: 3:29 p.m. July 6, 2020 A wildfire near Mile Marker 61 on Hwy. 13 north of Meeker has prompted the evacuation of Colowyo mine Tuesday afternoon, according to the Craig Press. The fire, of undetermined origin, jumped the highway earlier Tuesday, fueled by dry conditions and high winds. The[Read More…]

July 7, 2020 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

Hwy. 13 north of Meeker impacted by wildfire

Firefighters are on scene at a wildfire between Nine Mile Gap and County Rd. 80 — about 13-15 miles north of Meeker. Travel delays are possible and smoke may be visible from the road.

July 7, 2020 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

Pre-evacuation notice issued for Strawberry Creek residents

RBC | Rio Blanco County has issued a pre-evacuation notice for residents on County Road 7, known as Strawberry Creek Road, from mile marker 4 to 8 due to a wildland fire in the area. Residents should be prepared for a mandatory evacuation. Prepare now for immediate evacuation. See below[Read More…]

September 28, 2019 by Caitlin Walker Comments are Disabled

County

UPDATE: BLM lifts Hunt Fire closure

MEEKER | Fire crews completed burnout operations Saturday within the northwest corner of the containment area – west of Big Jimmy Road and south of the gas pipeline. The Hunt Fire has grown to an estimated 3,766 acres as a result of firing operations, and containment is holding at 40%.[Read More…]

September 16, 2019 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

County

UPDATE: Hunt Fire 40 Percent Contained; Crews Continue Burning

MEEKER | Firefighters from the Northwest Colorado Interagency Fire Management Unit continue to manage the Hunt Fire on Bureau of Land Management land. Lightning ignited the fire in Rio Blanco County on Thursday, Sept. 5. It is remotely located, burning in thick brush on ridges and valleys north of the[Read More…]

September 14, 2019 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

County

UPDATE: Hunt Fire 20% contained

MEEKER | Firefighters from the Northwest Colorado Interagency Fire Management Unit continue to manage the 2,571-acre Hunt Fire on Bureau of Land Management land about 26 miles southwest of Meeker in Rio Blanco County. Lightning ignited the fire on Thursday, Sept. 5. It is remotely located, burning in thick brush[Read More…]

September 13, 2019 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled