Green Ridge Fire
Coverage of Green Ridge Fire in the Nexus archive.
- Aspen Acres fire leaps over containment line as hot, dry conditions continue in southern Colorado
The Aspen Acres fire in southern Colorado has exceeded 99,820 acres and breached a containment line due to hot, dry conditions. Additional updates are provided for the Gold Mountain, Willow, Ferris, Fishhook, Green Ridge, and Elk fires.
- Steamboat-area fires: Green Ridge Fire 45% contained; Fishhook Fire burns 200+ acres, 0% contained
The Green Ridge Fire is 45% contained near Stagecoach Reservoir, while the Fishhook Fire, burning near Rabbit Ears Pass, has grown to 229 acres with 0% containment. Pre-evacuations and road closures are in effect, though no homes are threatened by the Fishhook Fire. An evacuation center operates at SOROCO High School.
- Fishhook Fire, Green Ridge Fire near Steamboat Springs continue to burn ahead of another hot day
The Fishhook Fire and Green Ridge Fire near Steamboat Springs in Routt County are burning, with Fishhook Fire having burned 94 acres and Green Ridge Fire affecting 44 acres. Evacuations are in place for Green Ridge Fire, and firefighting resources including helicopters and an incident management team are deployed. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis declared a disaster emergency for the Green Ridge Fire, which threatens nearly 480 structures.