New Fire in Rio Blanco County Adds Pressure to Firefighters Already Battling Multiple Burns

New fire in Rio Blanco County adds pressure to firefighters already battling multiple burns

RIO BLANCO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) - Rio Blanco County is grappling with yet another fire this morning. It's called the Yellowjacket Fire and is burning approximately 20 miles northeast of Meeker in the White River National Forest. Firefighters responded to the fire the afternoon of August 15, according to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff's Office. It is now estimated to be 35 acres and burning in mixed conifer and aspen with dead and down material. T…

New wildfire ignites in Yellow Jacket area near Meeker; firefighters on scene

This story will be updated as more information becomes available. Firefighters are responding to a newly reported blaze in the Yellow Jacket area of the White River National Forest, approximately 20 miles northeast of Meeker, according to a statement released by the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office just after 12:45 p.m. on Friday. According to a statement from the U.S. Forest Service, the fire has covered five acres. Crews and aerial resources…