RANGELY, Colo. - Fire managers from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Northwest District Fire and Aviation the White River Field Office, Rangely Fire Department and Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office are on the scene of a 322 acre fire approximately 15 miles south of the town of Rangely.
Two fire crews, one helicopter and two fire engines on scene of the Dragon Fire; no structures are threatened. Rio Blanco County Road 23 at mile marker 5, County Road 113 and County Road 105 are currently closed. The public is reminded to stay clear of the areas listed for personnel safety and fire equipment to travel to and from the fire.
The cause of the fire has been determined to be by lighting from storms that passed through the area June 8. Smoke will be visible from Highway 64, Highway 139, Rangely, Meeker, and Highway 40.
Red Flag Warnings remain in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 9 for gusty winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels.
Additional updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
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Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management
