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2:49 p.m.: The Wheeler Fire burning in San Miguel County is two acres in size and remains 0 percent contained.
US Forest Service advising Sheriff's Office #wheelerfire is 2 acres, 0% contained with current fire behavior producing 1-3 foot flames. Resources include two Type 6 engines, one Type 4 engine, and one Type 2 helicopter.
— San Miguel Sheriff (@SheriffAlert) July 8, 2018
1:55 p.m.: A small wildfire is burning in Naturita Canyon, one mile south of Miramonte near Norwood in San Miguel County (southwestern Colorado). The fire has been named the Wheeler Fire and is currently burning on U.S. Forest Service land. The Norwood Fire Department is assisting.
New small fire in Naturita Canyon 1 mile south of Miramonte near Norwood. The #wheelerfire is currently on US Forest Service land in San Miguel County. Norwood Fire is assisting. pic.twitter.com/iSOqj6hua5
— San Miguel Sheriff (@SheriffAlert) July 8, 2018
12:23 p.m.: The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is investigating a serious crash on Wolfensberger Road near Tessa Drive. Wolfensberger will be closed for some time. You are asked to avoid the area.
