Firefighters continue to work on wildfires in western and central Colorado. Fire authorities have released new estimates on how big these fires have grown (or how much they have decreased in size), if they are contained and more.
Here is the latest information on these wildfires:
Cabin Lake Fire
Location: 5.5 miles south of Buford, 7 miles northwest of Meadow Lake Campground
Start date: July 29
Acreage: 1,158
Percent contained: 72
Cause: Unknown
Other information: Authorities said this is the last update on this fire. County Road 17, also known as Buford/Newcastle Road, is expected to open Wednesday at 6 a.m. This fire is estimated to be contained by Aug. 31.
(Information current as of Tuesday, Aug. 7)
Sugarloaf Fire
Location: 13 miles of southwest of Fraser
Start date: June 28
Acreage: 1,280
Percent contained: 35
Cause: Lightning strike near the South Fork of Darling Creek, just south of Byers Peak Wilderness
Other information: This fire is estimated to be contained by Aug. 31.
(Information current as of Aug. 3)
Silver Creek Fire
Location: 10 miles north of Gore Pass and Colorado Highway 134, 2.5 miles west of Buffalo Park Road
Start date: July 19
Acreage: 2,061
Percent contained: 0
Cause: Lightning or natural
Other information: N/A
(Information current as of Tuesday, Aug. 7)
Sulphur Fire
Location: 5 miles north of Meeker
Start date: July 22
Acreage: 977
Percent contained: 100
Cause: Lightning
Other information: N/A
(Information current as of Monday, Aug. 6)
Cache Creek Fire
Location: 8 miles southwest of Rifle on White River National Forest land in Garfield County
Start date: July 28
Acreage: 1,425
Percent contained: 14
Cause: Unknown
Other information: This fire is burning in steep and rugged terrain, making access difficult for firefighters. Four structures have been evacuated.
(Information current as of Tuesday, Aug. 7)
Weston Pass Fire
Location: 9 miles southwest of Fairplay
Start date: June 28
Acreage: 13,023
Percent contained: 93
Cause: Lightning
Other information: Authorities said this is the final update on this fire.
(Information current as of July 22)
Lake Christine Fire
Location: 1 mile northwest of Basalt
Start date: July 3
Acreage: 12,588
Percent contained: 90
Cause: Human
Other information: This fire is estimated to be contained by Aug. 8.
(Information current as of Tuesday, Aug. 7)
Moccasin Mesa Fire
Location: In Moccasin Mesa National Park near the southeast boundary
Start date: Aug. 4
Acreage: 185
Percent contained: 5
Cause: Lightning
Other information: This fire is estimated to be contained by Aug. 10.
(Information current as of Monday, Aug. 6)
West Guard Fire
Location: 13 miles east of Dove Creek
Start date: July 22
Acreage: 1,412
Percent contained: 90
Cause: Lightning or other natural cause
Other information: This fire was discovered by a helicopter working over the Plateau Fire. It is estimated to be contained by Aug. 15.
(Information current as of Monday, Aug. 6)
Plateau Fire
Location: 13 miles north of Dolores
Start date: July 22
Acreage: 5,750
Percent contained: 15
Cause: Lightning or natural cause
Other information: This fire is estimated to be fully contained by Aug. 30. It is currently burning off the rim of the Plateau Canyon in steep, rugged terrain.
(Information current as of Monday, Aug. 6)
Bulldraw Fire
Location: 12 miles northwest of Nucla
Start date: July 29
Acreage: 6,439
Percent contained: 35
Cause: Lightning
Other information: There was a small amount of growth over the weekend. The fire is active on the north side in Mesa County
(Information current as of Monday, Aug. 6)
Buttermilk Fire
Location: 15 miles northeast of Montrose
Start date: July 23
Acreage: 746
Percent contained: 50
Cause: Lightning
Other information: N/A
(Information current as of Sunday, Aug. 5)
Red Canyon Fire
Location: 30 miles south of Rangely
Start date: July 29
Acreage: 5,766
Percent contained: 88
Cause: Lightning
Other information: This fire is estimated to be contained by Aug. 20.
(Information current as of Tuesday, Aug. 7)
Indian Valley Fire
Location: 16 miles northwest of Meeker
Start date: July 20
Acreage: 6,310
Percent contained: 99
Cause: Lightning
Other information: Authorities said this is the final update.
(Information current as of Tuesday, Aug. 7)
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