Evacuations ordered in Gateway area due to forest fires
Mesa County, Colo. (Krex) – On Saturday at 4.30 pm the Sheriff's Office of Mesa County Evacuations ordered for residents in all the private country and areas between Mile Markers 120 and 124 along Highway 141 near Gateway.
An evacuation center is located on the Clifton Community Campus, located at 3270 D 1/2 Road in Clifton.
The Natural Resources Natural Resources department of Mesa County has set up a utility for those who need help to secure shelter for their large animals. Residents can contact De Lijn on 970-778-0162.
The evacuation knowledge was done as a result of the gymnast Gulch and Wright pulling burns in the area, which started on Thursday. Other fires that burn on Saturday are the South Rim Fire in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, the Sowbelly Fire in the Dominguez Canyon Wilderness Area and the Deer Creek Fire near Old La Sal in Utah.
Residents can register for emergency wars on the website of the regional communication center of Grand Junction.
Earlier on Saturday at noon the Co Highway 141 near Gateway Area received a pre-evacuation notification of the Sheriff's Office of Mesa County.
More information about preparing an evacuation can be found on the Mesa County website.
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