Gold Mountain Fire Spreads Rapidly | Denver News

The Gold Mountain Fire is still out of control, burning over 21,000 acres with zero containment as it spreads rapidly through Cow Creek and toward Baldy Peak. Air tankers and helicopters are battling the blaze while ground crews build firebreaks. The American Red Cross has opened a shelter at Ridgway Secondary School offering food, water, medical care, and mental health support — and yes, pets are welcome too. No ID needed, just your name and where you’re from. But conditions are worsening: a Red Flag Warning means hot, dry weather will push fire behavior to intense by afternoon, and internet and Highway 550 remain disrupted. 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/f76649adacfaa25a