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BIA Fire Management – 970.563.4571
Summer Begay, PIO – 970.553.0052
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 8, 2024
Indian Creek Fire
Southern Ute Indian Reservation – The BIA Southern Ute Agency Branch of Fire Management has multiple engines and a helicopter near Indian Creek, about 5 miles west of the Animas River. The fire is currently at three acres. There are currently no anticipated impacts to any structures or businesses. Updates will be provided shortly.
Smoke may be visible to the local communities. For information related to air quality, please go to: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/wood-smoke-and-health or https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/justice-and-regulatory/epd/air-quality/ambient-monitoring/.
To report fires contact:
DURANGO ZONE DISPATCH (970) 385-1324
Photo Credit | Howard Richards Jr. 