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Elkhorn fire near Durango grows, evacuations lifted for Rim Road wildfire in southwestern Colorado

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Evacuations ordered near Durango, Colorado because of wildfires

By Hamilton Kahn Click here for updates on this story     DURANGO, Colo. (KOAT) — Two wildfires in the vicinity of Durango, Colorado have resulted evacuations for some residents. Evacuation orders have been issued for the Rim Road Fire (County Road 318 and Lenyx Lane) as well as the Elkhorn Fire east of the C.R. 250/Highway 550 intersection near Celadon in northern La Plata County. Officials with the Southern Ute Indian Tribe are managing the fi…

Evacuations ordered near Durango, Colorado because of wildfires | News Channel 3-12

By Hamilton Kahn Click here for updates on this story    DURANGO, Colo. (KOAT) -- Two wildfires in the vicinity of Durango, Colorado

Elkhorn Fire expands to 314 acres

The Elkhorn Fire north of Durango has grown to 314 acres, with spot fires igniting in the Bear Creek drainage, according to Monday morning briefings from managers. According to a news release on...

Two wildfires ignite in southwest Colorado, prompting evacuations

Two fires burn in La Plata County. An evacuation center is open for evacuees.