The practically 600-acre wildfire that sparked Friday close to a Moffat County coal mine was 100% contained Saturday evening, in line with sheriff’s officers.
Fireplace crews continued to observe the burn space in a single day for decent spots, in line with a information launch from the Moffat County Sheriff’s Workplace.
The fireplace began close to Colowyo Mine off of Colorado 13 and burned roughly 585 acres between 2:30 p.m. Friday and seven:45 p.m. Saturday, sheriff’s officers stated. That’s bigger than 440 soccer fields.
It additionally shut down the state freeway for hours on Friday between Meeker and Craig.
The reason for the hearth stays unknown.
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