GCSO: Evacuations lifted for Dry Creek Fire near Rifle

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Garfield County Sheriff’s Office

6.28.26, 8:00 p.m. – All evacuations and preparedness statuses under READY | SET | GO are lifted for the Dry Creek Fire.

Garfield County Sheriff’s Office thanks Colorado River Fire Rescue and the Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit Type 3 Team, as well as all responding agencies, and the community for support and assistance during the fire.

Garfield County remains under a Fire Weather Watch and Red Flag Warnings. Residents are requested to take extreme caution in outdoor activities to avoid any fire risks.

Please only call 911 to report emergencies, so that dispatch services can be fully available for critical operations.

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GCSO: Se levantan las órdenes de evacuación por el incendio de Dry Creek cerca de Rifle.

28/06/2026, 20:00 h – Se levantan todas las órdenes de evacuación y los estados de preparación bajo PREPÃRATE | LISTO | FUERA para el incendio de Dry Creek.

La Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Garfield agradece a Colorado River Fire Rescue y al Equipo Tipo 3 de la Unidad Interinstitucional de Gestión de Incendios del Alto Río Colorado, así como a todas las agencias que respondieron y a la comunidad por el apoyo y la asistencia brindados durante el incendio.

El condado de Garfield permanece bajo alerta por riesgo de incendio y aviso de bandera roja. Se solicita a los residentes que extremen las precauciones al realizar actividades al aire libre para evitar cualquier riesgo de incendio.

Por favor, llame al 911 únicamente en caso de emergencia, para que los servicios de emergencia puedan estar totalmente disponibles para operaciones críticas.

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GCSO: Evacuations lifted for Dry Creek Fire near Rifle

CDPHE: Air quality health advisory for wildfire smoke

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Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Avisos en Español para todo el Estado (Colorado)

Issued for Dolores, San Miguel, Ouray, Montrose, Gunnison, Delta, Mesa, Pitkin, Chaffee, Lake, Park, Garfield, Eagle, Summit, Clear Creek, Gilpin, Rio Blanco, Routt, Grand, Moffat, Jackson and northern Montezuma Counties

Issued at 8:12 AM MDT, Sunday, June 28, 2026

Issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Affected Area: Dolores, San Miguel, Ouray, Montrose, Gunnison, Delta, Mesa, Pitkin, Chaffee, Lake, Park, Garfield, Eagle, Summit, Clear Creek, Gilpin, Rio Blanco, Routt, Grand, Moffat, Jackson and northern Montezuma Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Dove Creek, Telluride, Ouray, Montrose, Nucla, Gunnison, Delta, Grand Junction, Aspen, Buena Vista, Salida, Leadville, Fairplay, Glenwood Springs, Eagle, Vail, Breckenridge, Georgetown, Central City, Meeker, Rangely, Steamboat Springs, Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Craig, and Walden.

Advisory in Effect: 9:00 AM MDT, Sunday, June 28, 2026 to 9:00 AM MDT, Monday, June 29, 2026

Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.

Outlook: Areas near and downwind of large fires in southwestern Colorado and southeastern Utah could have periods of moderate to heavy smoke through at least Monday morning.

For the latest Colorado statewide air quality conditions, forecasts, and advisories, visit: https://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx

For the latest Smoke Blog, visit: https://colosmokeoutlook.blogspot.com/

For more information about smoke and your health, visit: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/outdoor-burning/wildfire-smoke-and-health

CDPHE: Air quality health advisory for wildfire smoke

Thank you for supporting the Dry Creek Fire response

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Colorado River Fire Rescue and Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit Type 3 Team

This morning, the Dry Creek Fire transitioned from the Upper Colorado River Type 3 Team back to the local agency.

A huge thank you to our community members, local businesses, partner agencies, and all crews who worked together to help bring this fire under control quickly and safely.

Special thank you to Whistle Pig, Brickhouse, Rib City, Sweet Coloradough, Jimmy John’s, Starbucks, and The Rough Bar & Grill for supporting firefighters and incident personnel.

Crews are still in the area mopping up, and Xcel Energy is still working on power lines. Please continue to give crews space, avoid driving around the fire area, and keep your distance.

Thank you for your patience, cooperation, and support.

Dry Creek Fire thank you

Colorado River Fire Rescue
CRFR website | facebook: #ColoradoRiverFireRescue

Thank you for supporting the Dry Creek Fire response

Dry Creek Fire: Prepared homes stand a better chance

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Colorado River Fire Rescue

Prepared Homes Stand a Better Chance

As the Dry Creek Fire moved through with intense heat and flames, this home remained standing.

This is an important reminder that wildfire preparedness matters. Homes that are built and maintained with fire-resistant materials, defensible space, and proper mitigation have a much better chance when wildfire moves through.

Simple things can make a major difference:

  • Cleared vegetation
  • Clean gutters, roofs, and decks
  • Fire-resistant roofing and siding
  • Screened vents
  • Trimmed trees
  • Space between fuels and structures

Wildfire mitigation does not guarantee a home will survive, but it can greatly improve its chances and help give firefighters a safer space to work.

Now is the time to take a look around your property:

  • Clear dry grass and weeds
  • Move firewood and flammable items away from your home
  • Clean roofs, gutters, and decks
  • Trim trees and remove ladder fuels
  • Create defensible space around structures

Wildfire prevention and preparedness are a shared responsibility.

Small steps before a fire can make a big difference when it matters most.

#drycreekfire #WildfireMitigation #WildfireSeason

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Dry Creek Fire: Prepared homes stand a better chance

Dry Creek Fire: containment at 90 percent

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Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit Type 3 Team

6.25.26, 7:08 p.m. – Operations Section Chief Pigati with the Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit Type 3 Team provides an evening operational update as firefighters increase containment of the Dry Creek Fire to 90%.

Dry Creek Fire briefing video

Colorado River Fire Rescue
CRFR website | facebook: #ColoradoRiverFireRescue

Dry Creek Fire: containment at 90 percent

CORRECTION: CRFR: morning update on Dry Creek Fire

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Correction: The previous message had the wrong name in the headline for the fire.

Colorado River Fire Rescue

June 25, 2026, 9:11 a.m. – Thanks to firefighters’ efforts yesterday, the fire remains at 316 acres.

Overnight moisture provides favorable conditions for firefighter suppression efforts. Today, crews will focus on securing the fire perimeter and extinguishing hot spots on the interior area of the fire perimeter. Smoke dispersal forecasts improved smoke dispersal this afternoon.

Resources assigned include three Type 2 hand crews, one suppression module, 11 fire engines, two water tenders, and one aircraft available if needed.

For the latest evacuation information, visit Garfield County’s evacuation map: https://bit.ly/drycreekfire. Firefighters remain active throughout the incident area, and increased fire apparatus traffic is expected. Please avoid the area if possible.

Burn area of the Dry Creek Fire.

Smoke column from the Dry Creek Fire,

Team morning briefing for the Dry Creek Fire.

Emergency services respond to the Dry Creek Fire by natural gas facilities.

Emergency services respond to the Dry Creek Fire by natural gas facilities.

Emergency services respond to the Dry Creek Fire.

Burn area of the Dry Creek Fire.

Burn area of the Dry Creek Fire.

Emergency services respond to the Dry Creek Fire.

Emergency services respond to the Dry Creek Fire by natural gas facilities.

Burn area of Dry Creek Fire.

Emergency services respond to the Dry Creek Fire by natural gas facilities.

Information channels

Garfield County Sheriff’s Office
FACEBOOK – Garfield County Sheriff’s Office #facebook.com/GarcoSheriff
Garfield County Emergency Management
INCIDENT UPDATES/SUBSCRIBE – garfieldcounty.net
Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority
REGISTER FOR ALERTS – garco911.com and Reachwell mobile app

Colorado River Fire Rescue
CRFR website | facebook: #ColoradoRiverFireRescue

CORRECTION: CRFR: morning update on Dry Creek Fire

CRFR: morning update on Dry Creek Fire

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Colorado River Fire Rescue

June 25, 2026, 9:11 a.m. – Thanks to firefighters’ efforts yesterday, the fire remains at 316 acres.

Overnight moisture provides favorable conditions for firefighter suppression efforts. Today, crews will focus on securing the fire perimeter and extinguishing hot spots on the interior area of the fire perimeter. Smoke dispersal forecasts improved smoke dispersal this afternoon.

Resources assigned include three Type 2 hand crews, one suppression module, 11 fire engines, two water tenders, and one aircraft available if needed.

For the latest evacuation information, visit Garfield County’s evacuation map: https://bit.ly/drycreekfire. Firefighters remain active throughout the incident area, and increased fire apparatus traffic is expected. Please avoid the area if possible.

Burn area of the Dry Creek Fire.

Smoke column from the Dry Creek Fire,

Team morning briefing for the Dry Creek Fire.

Emergency services respond to the Dry Creek Fire by natural gas facilities.

Emergency services respond to the Dry Creek Fire by natural gas facilities.

Emergency services respond to the Dry Creek Fire.

Burn area of the Dry Creek Fire.

Burn area of the Dry Creek Fire.

Emergency services respond to the Dry Creek Fire.

Emergency services respond to the Dry Creek Fire by natural gas facilities.

Burn area of Dry Creek Fire.

Emergency services respond to the Dry Creek Fire by natural gas facilities.

Information channels

Garfield County Sheriff’s Office
FACEBOOK – Garfield County Sheriff’s Office #facebook.com/GarcoSheriff
Garfield County Emergency Management
INCIDENT UPDATES/SUBSCRIBE – garfieldcounty.net
Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority
REGISTER FOR ALERTS – garco911.com and Reachwell mobile app

Colorado River Fire Rescue
CRFR website | facebook: #ColoradoRiverFireRescue

CRFR: morning update on Dry Creek Fire

CDPHE: Air quality health advisory for wildfire smoke

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Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Avisos en Español para todo el Estado (Colorado)

Issued for Moffat, Routt, Grand, Rio Blanco, Eagle, Summit, Garfield, Pitkin, Mesa, Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, Jackson, Lake, Park, Teller, Chaffee, Custer, Huerfano, Rio Grande, Alamosa, Las Animas, Costilla, Conejos, Saguache and Fremont counties. Issued at 8:12 a.m. MDT, Thursday, June 25, 2026

Issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Affected area: Moffat, Routt, Grand, Rio Blanco, Eagle, Summit, Garfield, Pitkin, Mesa, Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, Jackson, Lake, Park, Teller, Chaffee, Custer, Huerfano, Rio Grande, Alamosa, Las Animas, Costilla, Conejos, Saguache and Fremont counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Craig, Steamboat Springs, Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Meeker, Rangely, Eagle, Vail, Breckenridge, Glenwood Springs, Aspen, Grand Junction, Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, Nucla, Walden, Leadville, Fairplay, Cripple Creek, Buena Vista, Salida, Westcliffe, Walsenburg, Del Norte, South Fork, Alamosa, Kim, Trinidad, San Luis, Conejos, Saguache and Canon City.

Advisory in effect: 9 a.m. MDT, Thursday, June 25, 2026 to 9 a.m. MDT, Friday, June 26, 2026.

Public health recommendations: If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.

Outlook: Smoke from several fires burning in Utah and Nevada is being transported into Colorado and is expected to impact air quality through at least Thursday morning. Smoke levels could increase or decrease rapidly at times during the advisory period due to the very unstable atmospheric conditions.

For the latest Colorado statewide air quality conditions, forecasts, and advisories, visit: https://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx

For the latest Smoke Blog, visit: https://colosmokeoutlook.blogspot.com/

For more information about smoke and your health, visit: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/outdoor-burning/wildfire-smoke-and-health

CDPHE: Air quality health advisory for wildfire smoke

GCSO: Dry Creek Fire evacuation status

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Garfield County Sheriff’s Office

Garfield County is utilizing its Ready, Set, Go evacuation status for the Dry Creek Fire near Rifle. Evacuations are in place around Grass Mesa (Go) and Set status is in place for the area near Hunter Mesa. 

Evacuation map

Dry Creek Fire evacuation map
Register now for 911 alerts

The evacuation map link is https://bit.ly/drycreekfire.

GO 

GO – Evacuate immediately from your area. LEAVE NOW! Danger in your area.

GO status is in place east of Grass Mesa, along the ridge line east of Grass Mesa Road, including Gage Road and County Road 319 to the east. 

Nobody should access this area at this time.

SET

SET – Short notice evacuation likely in your area. Prepare for sudden evacuation; leave now if you need extra time.

SET status is in place for the area near Hunter Mesa and now Grass Mesa.

The area east of the fire around Hunter Mesa is in SET status. This includes the junction of County Road 315 and Brandon Way to the northeast to a half mile south of County Road 333 and County Road 315 to the southeast. The southern boundary is a half mile north of County Road 322 (Shaeffer). The northern boundary heads straight west at the Brandon Way and County Road 315 junction.

SET status is also now in place for Grass Mesa, inlcuding Grass Mesa Road, south from the intersection with County Road 319, including Sunset Lane, Rodeo Drive, Coyote Trail, Arrowhead Trail, and roads north to Mustang Mesa Trail, including Cedar Breaks Road, Quicksilver Way, and Quick Silver Court.  

During an evacuation

Prepare to evacuate quickly and safely in the event of an emergency. Planning and preparation can help you take quick action.

Ready Set Go

Ready – possible evacuation in your area. Prepare, monitor and pack your valuables.
Set – Short notice evacuation likely in your area. Prepare for sudden evacuation; leave now if you need extra time.
Go – Evacuate immediately from your area. LEAVE NOW! Danger in your area.

Information channels

Garfield County Sheriff’s Office
FACEBOOK – Garfield County Sheriff’s Office #facebook.com/GarcoSheriff
Garfield County Emergency Management
INCIDENT UPDATES/SUBSCRIBE – garfieldcounty.net
Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority
REGISTER FOR ALERTS – garco911.com and Reachwell mobile app

Colorado River Fire Rescue
CRFR website | facebook: #ColoradoRiverFireRescue

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Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Garfield

Estado de evacuación por el incendio de Dry Creek El condado de Garfield ha activado su protocolo de evacuación “Preparados, Listos, ¡Adelante!” para el incendio de Dry Creek cerca de Rifle. Se han ordenado evacuaciones en los alrededores de Grass Mesa (¡Adelante!) y se ha activado el protocolo “Listos, Listos, ¡Adelante!” para la zona cercana a Hunter Mesa.

Mapa de evacuación

Mapa de evacuación del incendio de Dry Creek
Regístrese ahora para recibir alertas del 911

El enlace al mapa de evacuación es https://bit.ly/drycreekfire.

FUERA

Evacúa tu zona de inmediato SAL AHORA! Hay peligro en su zona.

Grass Mesa para el incendio de Dry Creek cerca de Rifle

Se ha habilitado la vía pública al este de Grass Mesa, a lo largo de la cresta al este de Grass Mesa Rd, incluyendo Gage Rd y County Road 319 al este.

Nadie debería acceder a esta zona en este momento.

LISTO

Es probable una evacuación con poco aviso en tu zona. Preparate para una evacuación repentina; sal ahora si necesitas tiempo adicional.

Alerta: Es probable que se produzca una evacuación con poca antelación en su zona. Prepárese para una evacuación repentina; salga ahora si necesita más tiempo.

Se ha establecido un estado de alerta para el área cercana a Hunter Mesa y Grass Mesa.

El área al este del incendio, alrededor de Hunter Mesa, se encuentra bajo estado de incendio controlado. Esto incluye desde el cruce de la carretera del condado 315 y Brandon Way al noreste hasta medio kilómetro al sur del cruce de la carretera del condado 333 y la carretera del condado 315 al sureste. El límite sur se ubica medio kilómetro al norte de la carretera del condado 322 (Shaeffer). El límite norte se extiende directamente hacia el oeste en el cruce de Brandon Way y la carretera del condado 315.

También se ha establecido el estado de seguridad para Grass Mesa, incluyendo Grass Mesa Road, al sur de la intersección con County Road 319, incluyendo Sunset Lane, Rodeo Drive, Coyote Trail, Arrowhead Trail y las carreteras al norte hasta Mustang Mesa Trail, incluyendo Cedar Breaks Road, Quicksilver Way y Quick Silver Court.

El límite occidental es la zona Go en Grass Mesa.

Durante una evacuación

Prepárese para evacuar rápida y seguramente en caso de emergencia. La planificación y la preparación pueden ayudarle a actuar con rapidez.

Preparate, listo, fuera graphic

Prepárate: Posible evacuación en tu zona. Prepárate, mantente informado y empaca tus objetos de valor.
Listo: Es probable una evacuación con poco aviso en tu zona. Preparate para una evacuación repentina; sal ahora si necesitas tiempo adicional.
Fuera: Evacúa tu zona de inmediato SAL AHORA! Hay peligro en su zona.

Canales de información

Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Garfield
FACEBOOK – Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Garfield # facebook.com/GarcoSheriff
Gestión de Emergencias del Condado de Garfield
ACTUALIZACIONES DE INCIDENTES/SUSCRÃBASE – garfieldcounty.net
Autoridad de Comunicaciones de Emergencia del Condado de Garfield
REGÃSTRESE PARA RECIBIR ALERTAS – garco911.com y la aplicación móvil Reachwell

Rescate de Incendios del Río Colorado
Sitio web de CRFR  | facebook: # ColoradoRiverFireRescue

GCSO: Dry Creek Fire evacuation status