Gold Mountain Fire Spreads Rapidly | Denver News

The Gold Mountain Fire in southwestern Colorado is growing fast, having burned over 27,000 acres and only 3% contained, with 800 firefighters battling it. Threatening weather—thunderstorms and high winds—could accelerate its spread, prompting new evacuations in Gunnison and Montrose counties. Mandatory evacuations hit Zone 32 near Storm King, while Zone 33 urges voluntary evacuations. Montrose County areas like Buckhorn Lakes and Cimarron Wildlife Area are closed. The fire roars through varied terrain, including decades-unburned wilderness, and its cause remains unknown as officials brace for worsening conditions. 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/673e850556de0f66