Pre-Evacuation Notice in Western Slope as Fires in Utah Reach Colorado

Colorado air quality alert as wildfires declared disaster emergency

Colorado wildfires trigger disaster emergency, 28,000 acres burned, air quality alert issued as evacuations expand and firefighters killed

Governor declares disaster emergency for western Colorado wildfire

The Snyder Mesa Fire crossed over the state line from Utah Saturday and has burned more than 28,000 acres.

Heavy smoke in Summit County Saturday night is from western Colorado fires, officials say

Heavy smoke that descended on Summit County Saturday night, June 27, is emanating from wildfires in western Colorado, according to the Red, White and Blue Fire Protection District. In a Facebook post, the district asked residents to not call 911 “unless you see flames.” An SC Alert issued around 9:40 p.m. Saturday night stated also that the smoke is from wildfires in western Colorado and Utah and “may be visible this evening and following days.”…

Pre-evacuation notice in Western Slope as fires in Utah reach Colorado

According to the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control, the Jones and Snyder Mesa fires have crossed into Colorado.

LATEST: Over 28,000 acres burning near CO/UT border; evacuations ordered in Glade Park areas

Firefighters are working to contain two fires that ignited Saturday on BLM land near the Colorado/Utah border.

Multiple fires near Colorado-Utah border prompt pre-evacuation orders, road closures in Mesa County

Fires near the Colorado-Utah border are prompting pre-evacuation orders, the Mesa County sheriff's office posted Saturday afternoon."There are multiple fires active on federal lands, with conditions that are prompting these orders," the post says.Pre-evac orders were issued to all properties on BS Road west of 11 5/10 Road to the Utah border, according to the post, and deputies are notifying residents in person.The sheriff has also ordered the c…