Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in place on San Juan National Forest effective July 30th Durango, CO, July 30, 2026 – The San Juan National Forest, in collaboration with surrounding counties and jurisdictions, is reducing Stage 2 Fire Restrictions down to Stage 1, effective 12:01am Thursday, July 30 on all National Forest System (NFS) lands. Stage 1 Fire Restrictions will remain in place for Zone 1 until rescinded. Zone 1 includes all NFS lands except for congressionally designated wilderness areas (Lizard Head, Hermosa, Weminuche, and South San Juan) and high elevation areas within Zone 2 outside of wilderness areas (see Forest

Ferris Fire Update Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Email: [email protected] Phone: 661-990-4727 Acres: 19,613 Containment: 0% Reported: June 27, 2026 Current Situation Wind and fire behavior moderated slightly yesterday, allowing crews to build fireline directly on portions of the active fire edge to protect homes and private land. The fire showed little growth in the northeast, the area closest to evacuated homes. Crews completed a burnout operation overnight to remove unburned fuels between the fire and National Forest Service Road (NFSR) 240, creating a containment line to help protect the Glade Ranch Subdivision. The fire has not reached private lands or

Ferris Fire area closure in effect Multiple roads and trails are closed until further notice due to an active wildfire Dolores, CO, June 28, 2026 — For the safety of firefighters and the public, the San Juan National Forest Dolores Ranger District has implemented a fire area closure in the vicinity of the Ferris Fire, approximately 30 miles northwest of Dolores and 10 miles east of Cahone, CO. Find the full closure order and map here San Juan National Forest | Ferris Fire Area, Trail and Road Closure | Forest Service. The closure restricts public access to all lands, roads,

Three New Wildfires Burning Northwest of Dolores, Colorado No structures are threatened; continued growth expected Dolores, CO — June 27, 2026 Three new wildfires were reported today on the San Juan National Forest’s Dolores Ranger District, burning in both Dolores and Montezuma Counties. The cause is suspected to be lightning and will be confirmed by resources on the ground. Yesterday’s storm produced significant lightning with very little precipitation. The fires are wind‑driven and grew rapidly throughout the afternoon, forcing fire crews to pull back from the line. High winds grounded aircraft in the evening. Current Fires Ferris Fire — 250+

Fire Restrictions Expand to Entire San Juan National Forest Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Go Into Effect Forest‑wide June 12 Durango, CO — June 10, 2026 Based on recent wildfire activity and persistent severe fire weather conditions, San Juan National Forest fire management staff will expand Stage 1 Fire Restrictions to include the entire San Juan National Forest, including high‑elevation areas, beginning at 12:01 a.m., June 12. Lower elevations entered Stage 1 restrictions on May 22; now these same restrictions will apply Forest‑wide. Southwest Colorado is experiencing extended drought with continued hot, dry, and windy weather creating a critical fire environment.