Dry Creek Fire Holds at 316 Acres as Grass Mesa Evacuation Orders Are Lifted

Description: The Dry Creek Fire remained at 316 acres on the morning of June 25, 2026, after overnight moisture helped suppression efforts. Crews are securing the perimeter and extinguishing hot spots, while evacuation orders have been lifted for Grass Mesa...


Published: 06/25/2026
Byline: SECO News

6/25/26 MORNING UPDATE ON DRY CREEK FIRE 

Thanks to firefighters' efforts yesterday, the fire remains at 316 acres.
 
Overnight moisture provides favorable conditions for firefighter suppression efforts. Today, crews will focus on securing the fire perimeter and extinguishing hot spots on the interior area of the fire perimeter. Smoke dispersal forecasts improved smoke dispersal this afternoon.
 
Resources assigned include three Type 2 hand crews, one suppression module, 11 fire engines, two water tenders, and one aircraft available if needed.
 

Evacuation orders have been lifted for Grass Mesa. For the latest evacuation information, visit Garfield County's evacuation map: https://bit.ly/4vB0wr2. Firefighters remain active throughout the incident area, and increased fire apparatus traffic is expected. Please avoid the area if possible.

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