Posts by Patty Dowd Schmitz
Gold Mountain Fire – Zone 33 in Pre-Evacuation, Zone 32 in Voluntary Evacuation
UPDATE 8:15 a.m. Thursday, July 2: The Gold Mountain Fire that originated in Ouray County and is believed to be encroaching upon the southwestern Gunnison County border has now increased…
Read MoreGold Mountain Fire Evacuations
The Gold Mountain Fire that originated in Ouray County has progressed to just west of the southwestern Gunnison County line near Owl Creek Pass. 16,559 acres with 0% containment. >…
Read MoreRed Flag Warning – July 1 – 3
A Red Flag Warning is in effect for Gunnison County for Wednesday, July 1, Thursday, July 2, and Friday, July 3 from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The National Weather…
Read MoreAir Quality Health Advisory – July 1
The CDPHE Air Pollution Control Division has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for 9:00 a.m. July 1st through 9:00 a.m. July 2nd. Smoke from fires in the western part…
Read MoreStage 2 Fire Restrictions in Effect
Gunnison County is currently in Stage 2 Fire Restrictions as of Tuesday, June 30. During Stage 2 Restrictions, there is NO OPEN BURNING or campfires, and only devices using pressurized liquid…
Read MoreStage 1 Fire Restrictions/Red Flag Warning
Gunnison County is currently in STAGE 1 FIRE RESTRICTIONS, along with most federally managed lands within Gunnison County. In addition, a RED FLAG WARNING has been issued for Saturday, June…
Read MoreFire Restrictions in Effect 6/18
STAGE 1 FIRE RESTRICTIONS- Beginning Thursday, June 18th. Beginning at 12:01 a.m. all of unincorporated Gunnison County will move to STAGE 1 FIRE RESTRICTIONS. For details about what is allowed…
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