UPDATE, 6/26/17, 1:45pm: The Forest Service says trail and road closures are subject to change depending on size of the fire. The Colorado Trail remains open at this time.
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UPDATE, 6/26/17, 11:55am: The Forest Service statescrews will continue to actively monitor the 412 fire, which was started by a lightning strike. They will allow it to burn heavy dead and down fuels to improve forest health. Smoke will be visible from Highway 145 at times. Because the fire is at a higher elevation and many of the fuels are still wet, fire officials are not concerned about a rapid spread. Crews will continue to patrol the area as long as the fire burns.
ORIGINAL STORY, 6/26/17, 10:00am:
Crews are responding to a small wildfire located on San Juan National Forest land approximately 7 miles south of Rico and 2 miles east of Highway 145. According to the Durango Interagency Fire Dispatch Center, the fire started late Friday afternoon. It has burned approximately 2 acres, and crews are on scene. The Forest Service has confirmed the following trail and road closures:
Trail Closures:
#733 Salt Creek
#734/735 Ryman Creek trail
#521 Corral Trail
Road Closures:
#564 Divide
#550 Scotch Creek
#550 Hotel Draw
#435 Roaring Fork
For more information on road and trail closures, contact the Dolores Public Lands office at (970) 882-7296.
