Twelve Fire 35 percent contained in western Moffat County

Twelve Fire 35 percent contained in western Moffat County

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management reported Friday morning that the Twelve Fire in western Moffat County covered roughly 4,287 acres and stood at 35% contained with crews continuing “active suppression efforts” during the day. Around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, U.S. Highway 40 was closed in both directions between mile markers 60 and 11 due to the fire. At midnight Thursday, U.S. 40 was reopened in both directions. Speed reductions were established due…