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BLM Crews on scene of wildfire 15 miles south of Rangely
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.
UPDATE: BLM Crews on scene of wildfire 20 miles SSW of Meeker
MEEKER, Colo. – An update from the Fire managers from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Northwest District Fire and Aviation and the White River Field Office indicate that as of 1 p.m., approximately 30 acres have been allowed to burn on the Middle Fire near County Road 5 on Barnes Ridge approximately 20 miles SSW of the town of Meeker.
There are now three BLM engines on the scene; fire crews are taking advantage of natural barriers and roads to keep the fire in check.
On June 1, Fire officials determined that the best course of action was to let the fire burn for resource benefit. Expect smoke to continue to be visible for next few days.
The BLM decision was announced Monday afternoon.
âThe BLM is committed to sustaining an ecological balance in the Piceance-East Douglas HMA,â said White River Field Manager Kent Walter in the news release. âOur goal is to have healthy horses on healthy rangelands.â
The Piceance-East Douglas Herd Management Area includes central Rio Blanco County east of Colorado Highway 139 and south of Colorado Highway 64. The area is about 50 miles north and east of Grand Junction.
The BLM estimates that 838 horses live in the herd management area.
According to the news release, BLM put the appropriate management level between 135-235 horses.
As part of the decision, helicopter and/or bait trapping methods may be used for wild horse gathering operations. Fertility treatments will be used to curb annual herd population growth.