US EditionSouth Rim Fire that Forced Closure of Black Canyon NP Grows to 2,892 Acres
DELTA, MESA, AND MONTROSE COUNTIES, COLORADO, JUL 12 – Lightning sparked two wildfires burning over 5,000 acres with zero containment, forcing evacuations and road closures in multiple counties, officials said.
- Lightning strikes on July 10, 2025, ignited two wildfires near the southern edge of Black Canyon of the Gunnison, which combined to form a blaze that expanded to 2,892 acres by July 12 and led to evacuations in surrounding areas.
- The fire expanded primarily on its south and east sides amid critically low humidity, high winds, and hot temperatures, creating active fire behavior and complicating firefighting efforts.
- Firefighters concentrated on safeguarding residences, dam facilities, and preventing the fire from advancing into the canyon, while intense efforts on Friday successfully preserved the visitor center and main office building within the park.
- Authorities issued evacuation orders for Montrose County residents on roads including M73, N73, N74, and O74, and closed Highway 347 at U.S. 50, with no injuries or structures lost reported so far.
- Officials gave no containment timeline due to variable conditions, and the park remains closed with an undetermined reopening date while efforts to provide evacuee shelter continue.
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