Update on the South Rim Fire in Montrose County

Update on the South Rim Fire in Montrose County

MONTROSE COUNTY, Colo. (KREX) — The South Rim Wildfire remains active in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park after it was ignited by lightning strikes on July 10. The park is actively working with local, state and federal partners to manage the fire and to assess possible post-fire impacts. Visitors are still not allowed in the park until further notice, and at this time, drinking water supplies have not been directly impacted. As of …

South Rim Fire: NPS monitoring water quality as county installs air quality monitors

The South Rim Fire was 32% contained as of Thursday afternoon, when it had been mapped at 4,220 acres.