US EditionAbandoned campfire sparked La Plata Fire burning on Colorado 14er, closing access to the summit
The La Plata Fire, sparked by an abandoned campfire, has burned approximately 90 acres and led to closure of the 14,343-foot summit to protect recreators and the environment.
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Abandoned campfire sparked La Plata Fire burning on Colorado 14er, closing access to the summit
An abandoned campfire sparked the La Plata Fire burning on a Colorado 14er south of Leadville, according to a U.S. Forest Service fire investigator. The human-caused wildfire burning on La Plata Peak, the fifth-highest peak in the state, closed access to the 14,343-foot summit after the blaze was reported Sunday. An update posted to social media Friday estimated the fire at 90 acres with 0% containment. Scattered thunderstorms on Friday could br…
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