Fire crews work into the night to contain the 200-acre Guzzler fire
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GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – Fire crews worked through much of the night to stop the growth of the Guzzler Fire, which burned an estimated 200-acres last night north of Grand Junction off the 25 Road.
Work to strengthen fires lines continues this morning, and crews expect to have the fire fully contained by early afternoon. The fire burned primarily in cheat grass, with some greasewood and junipers.
About 35 firefighters are currently working the fire, including crews from four federal engines from the Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit, a Mesa County engine, and the White River National Forest Fire Use Module.
While the cause of the fire is still under investigation, fire officials say it is likely human caused.
Conditions continue to dry in western Colorado, and fire officials urge the public to use caution when working and recreating in the outdoors.
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