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Garfield County officials report progress on 23,000‑acre Blue Fly/Wilson Canyon fire; campground saved
Summary
Fire managers told county commissioners the Blue Fly/Wilson Canyon wildfire has burned a little over 23,000 acres but crews have secured lines and saved Kings Creek Campground; officials warned smoke and gusty afternoon winds remain hazards and outlined traffic and base‑camp plans for the Balloon Festival.
County commissioners heard an update on the Blue Fly/Wilson Canyon wildfire that is currently just over 23,000 acres and still driven by gusting winds that complicate suppression.
A fire representative told the commission that crews had established building and hand lines from Wilson Ranch through Blue Fly and planned to secure a control line to Tropic Reservoir and Highway 12 if spotting toward Wilson Peak occurs. Incident managers said they conducted burnouts near Kings Creek Campground “to save that campground” and reported those structures…
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