BLM expands public land closures in Gold Mountain, Ferris Fire areas
Montrose, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management has issued additional temporary emergency closures for specific public lands in Gunnison and Dolores counties to support wildfire response efforts and protect public safety.
Effective immediately, the following roads and public lands are closed to all public entry and use until further notice:
Gunnison County (Gold Mountain Fire area; Gunnison Field Office):
- Area within the Gold Mountain Fire Evacuation Zone 33
- Horse Creek, Van Boxel Creek, Little Cimmaron River, Big Blue Creek
Dolores County (Ferris Fire area; Tres Rios Field Office):
- All BLM-administered public lands south of the Dolores/San Miguel County line, east of County Roads 9.7 to 9.9, State Highway 491, and County Road T. This expanded area includes all BLM lands on the west side of the Dolores River Canyon.
These closures are in addition to others currently in place. All maps and official closure orders are available at: https://bit.ly/4vEtCpf
Please remain clear of these areas for your wellbeing, and so firefighters can continue their work safely and effectively.
We appreciate your understanding and support during this critical time.
The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.