Mesa Verde Fire Forces Closure | Denver News

A new lightning-sparked fire has hit Mesa Verde National Park’s Wetherill Mesa area, forcing closure of key sites like the Long House and Step House cliff dwellings. Though the blaze is small at half an acre, dry conditions demand caution — aircraft are on scene and visitors near the main road should stay clear. This follows existing Stage 2 fire restrictions, as Colorado faces a broader wildfire crisis burning over 180,000 acres — more than five times the size of Pueblo. The park remains open at other locations, but Wetherill Mesa is off-limits until the threat is contained. 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/80a0aca585b5d27e