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.