Elk Fire in Hinsdale County
Smoke from the Elk Fire six miles north of Lake City yesterday afternoon. It tried to rain, we got wind instead. This likely grew the fire and created lots of terrifying and angry looking smoke. Let’s hope for the opposite today. Last update it was still under 600 acres, and there’s forecasted chances of rain everyday for a week. Follow Hinsdale County Office of Emergency Management for updates.
The winds died with the hope of rain pretty quickly yesterday, and the smoke calmed down overnight. The last photo is this morning.
"Elk Fire information boards are now located throughout Lake City, at the Country Store, Post Office, Bs Cabin and the Lake City Library. These boards will be updated daily with new information.A fire information line has been established and will be staffed daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. That number is (970) 299-5357. Fire updates will provided daily through email and on the Hinsdale County Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/hinsdalecountycolorado/ and Lake City locals Facebook page. The GMUG Forest Service Facebook page will also contain updates."
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Photos taken on 7/14, about 10 miles north of town.
Historic Silver Street in Lake City, Colorado.
Mon the monsoons!