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Oak Fire updates

The Archuleta County Public Health Department (ACPHD) is recommending caution for all residents of Archuleta County. Due to ...
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Colorado wildfires: Fires in western state consume 143,000 acres

Five active wildfires — the Lee, Elk, Oak, Stoner Mesa and Crosho fires — have charred more than 143,000 acres, or 222 square ...

Oak Fire in southwest Colorado now 14 percent contained, as firefighters battle to protect homes

A wildfire burning in southwest Colorado is now 14 percent contained, but officials warn evacuees it’s still not safe to return home. As of Tuesday morning, the Oak Fire is still an estimated 75 acres ...

Colorado wildfires: Crosho fire sparks in northeast Rio Blanco County, burns 300 acres

A new fire in Rio Blanco County near its border with Routt County is burning 300 acres near Crosho Lake and has prompted ...
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FEMA to provide funds to battle Oak Fire

FEMA announced it authorized the use of federal funds on Monday afternoon to aid firefighting costs for the Oak Fire in ...

Lee Fire becomes 5th largest in Colorado history as Oak Fire burns to the south

The Lee Fire near the town of Meeker in Rio Blanco County has grown to be the fifth-largest wildfire in state history as crews continued to battle fires in several parts of Colorado on Monday. Dry ...
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PAGOSA FIRE UPDATE: Evacuations and Pre-Evacuations for Oak Fire; Middle Mesa Fire at xxx Acres

MANDATORY EVACUATIONS. Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office has ordered a mandatory evacuation for residents of Aspen Springs to ...
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TRICARE authorizes temporary prescription refill waivers for Archuleta County due to wildfire

The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Archuleta County, Colo., may receive emergency prescription refills now through Aug. 21 due to the Oak Fire. To receive an ...