The Lowline hearth in Gunnison County has burned 400 acres prompting evacuation and pre-evacuation notices.
An evacuation discover is posted for residents within the Mill Creek Drainage west of the intersection of County Highway 730 and 727, in response to the Gunnison Regional 911 Middle. Pre-evacuation discover is posted for residents alongside County Highway 818 to the intersection with County Highway 730 (Ohio Creek). Evacuate massive animals could be sheltered on the Gunnison County Fairgrounds.
Smoke is visible throughout Gunnison County and a number of hearth items are engaged on the fireplace which is burning about 14 miles northeast of Gunnison and 11 miles southwest of Crested Butte. No buildings are threatened, the fireplace is 0% contained.
New Hearth Begin— #LowlineFire– 14 miles NNE of Gunnison & 11 miles SW of Crested Butte. Lightning brought on. Approx. 20 acres. Lowline path #438 is closed for public security. For updates and extra information go to: https://t.co/MJne6BX7eV pic.twitter.com/BiFjFYvczX
— GMUG Nationwide Forests (@GMUG_NF) July 26, 2023
