Tag: Thunder Storm
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More evacuations issued as Black Canyon of Gunnison National Park wildfire nears 3,000 acres
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Firefighters continue to battle the South Rim fire in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, as the blaze burned over 1,000 acres overnight Friday, leading to evacuations for nearby neighborhoods. The wildfire is now 2,892 acres with zero percent containment as of Saturday…
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Black Canyon of Gunnison National Park wildfires grow to 1,600-plus acres overnight
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Reaching 1,640 acres in size, the wildfires in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park continue to burn with no signs of containment after two lightning strikes sparked the blazes Thursday. Evacuations for the park remain Friday, and there is no estimated time for reopening,…
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Lightning sparks wildfires, forcing evacuations in Black Canyon of Gunnison National Park
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Two lightning strikes sparked wildfires Thursday in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, forcing an evacuation and closure. Lori Rome, a spokesperson for the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, said one fire started near the Kneeling Camel Overlook, and the other was near…