BLM - Southwest Colorado Fire and Aviation Management Unit. Providing fire management for lands managed by the BLM in southwest Colorado.
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U.S. Wildland Fire Service firefighters completed prescribed burn operations on a 207-acre unit on Rabbit Mountain yesterday. Crews will remain on scene to patrol fire lines. No further burning is planned. ow.ly/YJX250YvBTx
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ALT BLM map showing four burn units in Rabbit Mountain, Colorado, with areas ranging from 24 to 276 acres highlighted in purple.
ALT Large drone used for BLM prescribed burn operations positioned on an orange landing pad in a dry field with smoke and fire visible near tall trees in the background.
U.S. Wildland Fire Service firefighters treated 79 acres during a prescribed burn on Rabbit Mountain yesterday. Operations will continue today. Smoke will be visible, especially during the heat of the day. Details ➡️ blm.gov/announcement/prescri… ✅air quality➡️ airnow.gov
ALT A U.S. Wildland Fire Service firefighter uses a drip torch to ignite preselected areas of the forest floor as part of a prescribed burn on Rabbit Mountain.
The @USWFS is conducting a prescribed burn today on approximately 286 acres on Rabbit Mountain.
Smoke will be visible during the day and may settle into low-lying areas as it cools.
More information: ow.ly/Cwbf50Yv0Sc
Air quality updates: ow.ly/nzeR50Yv0Se
ALT Surrounded by smoke and flame, two wildland firefighters observe operations during a prescribed burn.
U.S. Wildland Firefighters will be conducting a prescribed burn today on approximately 291 acres along the West Rim of the Dolores River.
More information:
blm.gov/announcement/prescri…
Air quality updates:
airnow.gov (airnow.gov/)
A series of prescribed burns are scheduled from now through May 2026 across approximately 2,285 acres managed by the Bureau of Land Management in Dolores, San Miguel, and La Plata counties.
For more information, visit ow.ly/sgX850Ys4Lo.
Now is the perfect time to get ready for wildfire season. Take a few simple steps today to protect your home, your land, and your community. Preparedness starts with you!
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ALT Silhouettes of people maintaining a park with tools against a sunset, promoting fire-resilient landscapes and invasive species removal.
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.
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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.
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West Rim Prescribed Burn Update: 370 acres completed Fri–Sat at Unit 42B. Edges now being secured. Fire resources on-site. Smoke visible afternoons, settling in valleys by evening. Use caution near the area. Thanks to all agencies, volunteers & public support!
🚨 Southwest District Fire will conduct a prescribed burn this Friday, Sept 19, at West Dolores Rim (BLM lands unit 42B). Approx. 370 acres will be treated. Follow for updates:inciweb.wildfire.gov/inciden…
All BLM lands managed by the Tres Rios Field Office will be under no fire restrictions beginning Sept. 5: blm.gov/programs/public-safe…
All BLM lands managed by the Gunnison and Uncompahgre field offices will downgrade to Stage 1 fire restrictions Sept. 5: blm.gov/programs/public-safe…
Stage 2 fire restrictions are now in place for BLM managed public lands in the Uncompahgre and Tres Rios Field Offices.
For more info visit: blm.gov/programs/public-safe…
Leroux Fire Update:
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Wildfire ALERT!
Name: Leroux Fire
Size: Estimated 250 acres +
Location: Redlands mesa, Delta County.
Cause: Lightning
Current Status: Actively burning with running, torching and spotting. Leroux fire ignited during the afternoon of 8/3/2025. Ownership of fire, BLM.
Wildfire Update:
Sowbelly now 100% contained.
Muddy Fire now 60% contained.
For information about the Muddy fire please visit: inciweb.wildfire.gov/inciden…
Muddy Fire Update:
- Fire perimeter resized to 4 acres.
- Fire crews have been actively engaged with fire line
construction. Good progress has been made.
- Incoming weather has disengaged fire suppression aircraft.
- The Muddy fire is currently receiving light rain.
ACTIVE WILDFIRE ALRET!
Fire name: Muddy Fire
Location: 2 Miles East of Paonia Reservoir, Gunnison County, off Hwy 133 located on BLM land.
Size: Currently 5 acres
Cause: Lightning
Fuels burning: Oak Brush
Current Status: Active fire behavior, fire resources currently on scene.
Lands managed by the BLM Colorado Uncompahgre Field Office and Gunnison Field Office will both be under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions starting today, July 3, 2025.
For additional information about fire restrictions in place, visit: blm.gov/programs/public-safe…
Lands managed by the BLM Colorado Tres Rios Field Office will be under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions starting July 1, 2025.
For additional information visit:
blm.gov/.../regio.../colorad…
