Gold Mountain Fire Grows, Evacuations Ordered | Denver News

The Gold Mountain Fire rages on, now scorching over 27,000 acres with just 3% containment. Started June 27, its cause remains unknown. New mandatory evacuations hit Gunnison County as flames push north—south of Storm King and east of Cimarron Ridge are now off-limits, with voluntary evacuations covering surrounding zones. Firefighters battle steep terrain, reinforcing lines between Baldy Peak and County Road 12 to shield communities. A 30% chance of thunderstorms today could bring dangerous winds and lightning, but crews hope to gain ground on the southeastern edge. Strategic controlled burns are underway, visible from Baldy Peak to Ridgway, forming critical firebreaks to stop the blaze’s advance. 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/25852646e1606392