SW Colorado Fire

BLM - Southwest Colorado Fire and Aviation Management Unit. Providing fire management for lands managed by the BLM in southwest Colorado.

[SW Colorado Fire @SWD_Fire]

U.S. Wildland Fire Service firefighters completed prescribed burn operations on a 207-acre unit on Rabbit Mountain yesterday. Crews will remain on scene to patrol fire lines. No further burning is planned. https://t.co/HN9pVMPgzI
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U.S. Wildland Fire Service firefighters treated 79 acres during a prescribed burn on Rabbit Mountain yesterday. Operations will continue today. Smoke will be visible, especially during the heat of the day. Details ➡️ https://t.co/35WikfUZt0 ✅air quality➡️ https://t.co/hZ5RHnYvNB

[SW Colorado Fire @SWD_Fire]

The @USWFS is conducting a prescribed burn today on approximately 286 acres on Rabbit Mountain.

Smoke will be visible during the day and may settle into low-lying areas as it cools.

More information: https://t.co/wY86ieI4T4

Air quality updates: https://t.co/rAThl7Y9Nn

[SW Colorado Fire @SWD_Fire]

U.S. Wildland Firefighters will be conducting a prescribed burn today on approximately 291 acres along the West Rim of the Dolores River.

More information:
https://t.co/35WikfUZt0

Air quality updates:
https://t.co/hZ5RHnYvNB (https://t.co/JlO1ChFaZ6)

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A series of prescribed burns are scheduled from now through May 2026 across approximately 2,285 acres managed by the Bureau of Land Management in Dolores, San Miguel, and La Plata counties.

For more information, visit https://t.co/LNS6j0NUzO.

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Now is the perfect time to get ready for wildfire season. Take a few simple steps today to protect your home, your land, and your community. Preparedness starts with you!

More for information visit: https://t.co/VsaUb6UcPI

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A prescribed pile burn in the Tres Rios Field Office's McElmo Canyon will be conducted today as part of an ongoing project to reduce hazardous fuels and combat invasive species.

For more information visit:
https://t.co/588iTItYho
https://t.co/Xz0m0cf9y1

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A prescribed pile burn in the Tres Rios Field Office's McElmo Canyon will be conducted today as part of an ongoing project to reduce hazardous fuels and combat invasive species.

For more information visit:
https://t.co/588iTItYho
https://t.co/Xz0m0cf9y1

[SW Colorado Fire @SWD_Fire]

West Rim Prescribed Burn Update: 370 acres completed Fri–Sat at Unit 42B. Edges now being secured. Fire resources on-site. Smoke visible afternoons, settling in valleys by evening. Use caution near the area. Thanks to all agencies, volunteers & public support!

[SW Colorado Fire @SWD_Fire]

🚨 Southwest District Fire will conduct a prescribed burn this Friday, Sept 19, at West Dolores Rim (BLM lands unit 42B). Approx. 370 acres will be treated. Follow for updates:https://t.co/Zp9aZNLvFH

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All BLM lands managed by the Tres Rios Field Office will be under no  fire restrictions beginning Sept. 5: https://t.co/wv6Zfq3DR2

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All BLM lands managed by the Gunnison and Uncompahgre field offices will downgrade to Stage 1 fire restrictions Sept. 5: https://t.co/wv6Zfq3DR2

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Stage 2 fire restrictions are now in place for BLM managed public lands in the Uncompahgre and Tres Rios Field Offices.

For more info visit:  https://t.co/wv6Zfq3DR2

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Leroux Fire Update:

visit https://t.co/ojgH8HBnef 

visit https://t.co/5X2fhFmHJB

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Wildfire ALERT!
Name: Leroux Fire
Size: Estimated 250 acres +
Location: Redlands mesa, Delta County.
Cause: Lightning
Current Status: Actively burning with running, torching and spotting. Leroux fire ignited during the afternoon of 8/3/2025. Ownership of fire, BLM.

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Wildfire Update:

Sowbelly now 100% contained.

Muddy Fire now 60% contained.

For information about the Muddy fire please visit: https://t.co/2g75yCwBB7

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Muddy Fire Update:
- Fire perimeter resized to 4 acres.
- Fire crews have been actively engaged with fire line
construction. Good progress has been made.
- Incoming weather has disengaged fire suppression aircraft.
- The Muddy fire is currently receiving light rain.

[SW Colorado Fire @SWD_Fire]

ACTIVE WILDFIRE ALRET!
Fire name: Muddy Fire
Location: 2 Miles East of Paonia Reservoir, Gunnison County, off Hwy 133 located on BLM land.
Size: Currently 5 acres
Cause: Lightning
Fuels burning: Oak Brush
Current Status: Active fire behavior, fire resources currently on scene.

[SW Colorado Fire @SWD_Fire]

Lands managed by the BLM Colorado Uncompahgre Field Office and Gunnison Field Office will both be under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions starting today, July 3, 2025.
For additional information about fire restrictions in place, visit: https://t.co/wv6Zfq4bGA

[SW Colorado Fire @SWD_Fire]

Lands managed by the BLM Colorado Tres Rios Field Office will be under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions starting July 1, 2025.
For additional information visit:
https://t.co/fILopJaYow