Elk Fire Rages Near Gold Mountain | Denver News

A new wildfire, dubbed the Elk Fire, has erupted east of the Gold Mountain Fire in Hinsdale County, burning 30-40 acres by Thursday night. Sparked around noon, it’s already drawing in U.S. Forest Service crews—and even aerial support from the Gold Mountain Fire team. Smoke from retardant drops and westward winds is thickening the air, blending with smoke from the larger Gold Mountain Fire. With containment efforts underway and conditions challenging, this fast-moving blaze remains a volatile situation as crews battle terrain and weather to keep it from spreading. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/093f02be37ffba95