Ouray County

Thousands of people displaced by the Aspen Acres Fire in Colorado are receiving emergency assistance from The Salvation Army, which is providing food, supplies, and emotional support. The fire has destroyed over 256 homes and scorched 96,000 acres, with relief efforts expected to span years. A donor has pledged to match donations up to $50,000 for wildfire relief.

Scott Stearns, a National Weather Service meteorologist, serves as an incident meteorologist for the Gold Mountain Fire in Ouray County, Colorado. His role involves forecasting weather conditions to support fire management and public safety. He works alongside other incident meteorologists assigned to wildfires across Colorado.

The Gold Mountain Fire has grown to 27,698 acres in Gunnison County, prompting new mandatory and voluntary evacuations. Firefighters are working to contain the blaze, which is 3% contained, with operations focusing on indirect containment lines due to rugged terrain.

Ouray County residents can cast ballots online due to a wildfire emergency. Colorado state statute has allowed online voting during natural disasters or personal emergencies since 2014.

Colorado wildfires have burned over 80,000 acres, with prime fire conditions expected Tuesday due to strong winds. The Snyder Fire and Gold Mountain Fire are among the largest, threatening areas in Mesa and Ouray counties. A red flag warning and fire restrictions are in effect statewide.

The Gold Mountain Fire is expanding in Ouray County, leading to additional evacuations ordered by the Ouray County Sheriff's Office.

A state of emergency was declared for the Gold Mountain Fire, a major wildfire that began Saturday afternoon in Ouray County.

A wildfire in Ouray County, Colorado, has forced evacuations in multiple areas and closed a portion of US 550. The Gold Mountain Fire has prompted mandatory evacuations for Lake Lenore, Panoramic Heights, and other locations, with state and federal resources deployed to combat the blaze. Steep terrain and shifting winds are complicating firefighting efforts.

Multiple wildfires near the Colorado-Utah border have prompted pre-evacuation orders and road closures in Mesa County. The largest fire, the Jones Fire, burned 1,450 acres, while the Snyder Mesa fire grew to 100 acres. A statewide air quality alert was issued for several counties due to wildfire smoke.