From Archuleta Emergency: New Closures on Rio Grande NF -- June 20, 2013, 2:30 PM -- The West Fork fire is now established on the Rio Grande National Forest on the east side of Wolf Creek Pass in Hope Creek and in Black Creek, four miles west of Highway 160, prompting Mineral and Rio Grande County Sheriff’s to issue new evacuation and pre-evacuation notices and closures for the following areas: Evacuations: The Lake Humphreys and 4UR areas on the north side of the Weminuche Wilderness, approximately 6 miles south of Wagon Wheel Gap. The Metroz Lake area is also under evacuation notice. Pre-Evacuation: The following areas along Highway 160 – Park Creek, Wolf Creek Ranch, Fun Valley, Elk Creek, Masonic Park, Trout Creek and River Bend. A pre-evacuation notice means residents should be prepared to leave at a moment’s notice. This means getting together medications, important documents, pets, etc. to take with you. Residents will be notified by a Sheriff’s Deputy if they need to evacuate. Roads: Effective immediately, Highway 160 will be closed to traffic in both directions at the chain-up areas on the east and west side. The highway will be open to fire traffic only. # # #
Posted on: Thu, 20 Jun 2013 22:05:53 +0000
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