GMUG reopens areas closed due to Elk Fire
As Colorado nears the end of a brutal wildfire season, all national forest areas that were closed due to the Elk Fire have reopened. The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests announced that all closure areas associated with the Elk Fire would be rescinded yesterday morning.
GMUG says that even though closure areas are being lifted, reopening does not mean these landscapes are safe or that fire operations have stopped. Although active fire may not be observed, the impacts of the wildfire will be lasting. Visitors should expect unpredictable and changing conditions throughout the burn area. Burned terrain can shift without warning, hazards can be found within the Elk fire footprint and weather can rapidly trigger dangerous events. The Forest Service may still adjust access, routes or recreation sites as needed to protect public safety while conditions evolve.
These hazards can include mudslides, flash floods, holes in soil from burnt root systems, unstable trees, ash particles, and lingering heat.
In other words, GMUG isn’t encouraging visitors to rush back into the area. Entering the landscapes requires careful planning and extreme caution.
Montrose City Council accepting applications for vacant seat
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