We're taking a moment to be grateful for our @USWFS firefighters, who are working tirelessly to keep our public lands & communities safe🙏 You can help by being prepared when you recreate on public lands. Remember that conditions can change quickly, so have a plan in place. Not only does this protect you & your friends & family, but it also supports the firefighters in the field protecting lives, property & resources.

🔥Wildfire Update🔥 The Indian Creek Fire in Jackson County is 35 acres & remains 0% contained, though ground crews & air resources successfully attacked the fire. Thank you to the 65 wildland firefighters & personnel from CO Dept. of Fire Prevention & Control, US Wildland Fire Service, USDA Forest Service & Jackson County for their work on containing the fire. Stay tuned for more updates👩‍🚒

📢Fire Closure Update📢 The BLM Grand Junction Field Office rescinded the remaining emergency closure associated with the Snyder Fire, reopening all previously closed BLM-managed public lands in Mesa County CO & Grand County UT effective Aug. 7. Visitors should use caution when recreating in the burned area. Fire-affected landscapes remain dynamic as vegetation, soils, roads & trails recover & conditions may change over time. Learn more👇 ow.ly/ZyVB50ZxKOL

🔥Wildfire Alert🔥 Interagency wildland firefighters are responding to the Brown’s Canyon Fire, a lightning-caused fire which was reported on July 27 ~9pm. The fire is located ~3.5 mi SE of Nathrop within the Brown’s Canyon Wilderness Study Area. It is currently estimated at 0.2 acres & is 0% contained. Fire behavior remains low, with smoldering/creeping through a predominantly ponderosa pine forest. While the fire currently poses little risk to life or property, it is located in steep, rugged & inaccessible terrain, creating significant safety challenges for firefighters. There is a high probability of monsoonal moisture moving into the fire area over the next 3 days, which could help further moderate fire activity. Firefighters from the Salida Ranger District and the @uswfs are actively assessing conditions, firefighter safety & opportunities to engage in direct suppression efforts. At this time, there are no anticipated impacts to life, property, or recreation in the area. However, smoke may be visible from surrounding communities & travel corridors.

🔥 FIRE RESTRICTION & CLOSURE UPDATE🔥 Conditions have improved & the Ferris Fire is nearing full containment, allowing the BLM to ease fire restrictions & reopen most previously closed public lands in the Tres Rios Field Office. Effective immediately: ➡️ Stage 2 Fire Restrictions are lifted ➡️ Stage 1 Fire Restrictions remain in effect through Dec 31, 2026 or until rescinded. ➡️ Most Ferris Fire emergency closure areas on BLM public lands in Dolores County are now reopened A smaller closure remains in place around the Dolores River Canyon & Bradfield Bridge Rec Site to support ongoing fire management & protect public/firefighter safety. ⚠️Fire danger still exists⚠️ Use caution, follow current restrictions & do your part to prevent human-caused wildfires. For current fire restrictions/closure info/maps: ow.ly/YmGI50ZrrUB #FireYear2026 #FerrisFire #DoloresCounty

Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit wildfire crews are working to contain the #TwoTrackFire near Gateway on the Utah border. The fire is mapped at 84 acres with 0% containment. A hand crew, smokejumpers, and aerial resources will continue suppression efforts, support. The area is difficult to access and dry, windy conditions mean fire can spread quickly. 🎥: U.S. Wildland Fire Service video captured July 16. Follow the UCRIFM Facebook Page for updates: ow.ly/f5ZS50ZoZxY #USWFS #UCRIFM #FireYear2026

A memorial service will be held on July 5 to honor Sydney Watson, Emily Barker, and Nick Hutcherson, the three firefighters who recently perished in service to their nation on Colorado's Western Slope. The public is welcome to attend, and a livestream link will be provided as soon as it becomes available. Out of respect for the families of the fallen, media access will be limited to a staging area outside of the venue. Date: July 5, 2026 Location: Las Colonias Park Amphitheater, 925 Struthers Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501 Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., MDT. #USWFS #USForestService

To protect human life and public lands, all BLM-managed lands in the Rocky Mountain District are now in stage 2 fire restrictions. This area includes all of the front range and the San Luis Valley. For more information: blm.gov/announcement/rocky-m…

Stage 1 fire restrictions are now in effect for BLM-managed lands in the Royal Gorge and San Luis Valley field offices. Restrictions remain in place until rescinded. For more information: blm.gov/announcement/rocky-m…

🔥 Fire restrictions are in place year round on public lands, and BLM Colorado may add more in summer due to high fire danger. Check current restrictions for WY, CO, SD, NE, and KS at the Rocky Mountain Area dashboard. Know before you go and help prevent wildfires! bit.ly/RMfireRestrictions

Stage 1 fire restrictions are in place for BLM-managed public lands in the Royal Gorge Field Office for Chaffee and Lake counties. The restrictions are effective today and will remain in effect until rescinded. Read more ➡️ ow.ly/gYcH50YzYy9 Learn more about BLM Rocky Mountain District fire restrictions ➡️ ow.ly/h4u450YzYy7 #firerestrictions #wildfireprevention

Stage 1 fire restrictions are in place for BLM-managed public lands in the Royal Gorge Field Office. The restrictions are effective today and will remain in effect until rescinded. Read more ➡️ ow.ly/P3jl50Yw5S1 Learn more about BLM Rocky Mountain District fire restrictions ➡️ ow.ly/S6lR50Yw5S0 #firerestrictions #wildfireprevention

U.S. Wildland Firefighters will be conducting a prescribed burn today on approximately 291 acres along the West Rim of the Dolores River. Smoke will be visible, especially during the heat of the day. During the evening hours, smoke may settle into low-lying areas. More information: blm.gov/announcement/prescri… Air quality updates: airnow.gov (airnow.gov/)

A prescribed pile burn in the Tres Rios Field Office's McElmo Canyon will be conducted today as part of an ongoing project to reduce hazardous fuels and combat invasive species. For more information visit: ow.ly/fhtj50YifSG ow.ly/86jT50YifSF

Prescribed burn in San Luis Valley today. Operations at Blanca Wetlands will take place between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Prescribed fire smoke may affect your health. For more information, please visit the Colorado Air Pollution Control Division’s website: cdphe.colorado.gov/wood-smok…

BLM Northwest District Fire managers plan to burn slash piles in Rio Blanco and Moffat Counties to reduce wildfire risk and improve rangeland now until March 31. Find more details, including maps, on BLM website ➡️ ow.ly/Nmhe50XSaXh

🚨 Update: BLM has reduced land closure in Garfield & Eagle. Areas north/west of Gypsum are reopening! 🌲✨ Please exercise caution. 📍 More info: blm.gov/announcement/blm-red…

📢 Fire Restrictions Update: Today, several changes across Colorado: - Southwest: Restrictions reduced/lifted.ow.ly/fuWw50WSaiZ - Upper Colorado River: Restrictions updated.ow.ly/LCEK50WSajP Stay safe and enjoy the outdoors! 🌲🔥

The BLM is reopening a portion of public lands in Rio Blanco county while keeping other identified lands closed due to recent activity on the Lee Fire. Additional details and a closure map are available: ow.ly/iG7H50WGjOs

Containment of the Twelve Fire: 100%. Smoke & dust devils are to be expected within the fire perimeter and may be visible from U.S. Highway 40. Please exercise caution & obey posted speed limits as there may still be fire crews in the area monitoring the fire. 📸: BLM Colorado