Western Slope Fire Wire

03/27/2026

03/27/2026

Brush Creek/Brushy Ridge Fire Update - March 27th
📍 Collbran, CO (Mesa County)

Crews engaged the fire from the ground and air today, and were able to make good progress to stop forward progression of the fire. Containment has risen to 30%, according to the Mesa County Sheriff's Office.

Montrose Helitack and multiple LATs (Large Air Tankers) arrived to provide aerial support, in addition to the DFPC MMA (Multi-mission Aircraft).

The MMA aircraft mapped the fire at 57.6 acres this afternoon, down from the rough estimate of 100 acres that was provided last night.

📸 Plateau Valley Fire Protection District

03/27/2026

See Press Release by Colorado River Fire Rescue regarding burn permits.

For questions contact 970-625-1243

03/27/2026

03/27/2026

COLLBRAN, COLO. - On March 26, 2026, at approximately 5:50 p.m.

03/27/2026

🚨 New Start Wildfire - Brushy Ridge Fire 🚨
📍 Collbran, CO (Mesa County)

A new wildfire started on Brush Creek Road (64 3/10 Road) near Collbran at around 6pm today, March 26th.

At about 6:30pm, the fire was estimated to be about 7-8 acres and was pushing east in heavy sage and pinion juniper. Since then, a wind shift has pushed the fire south. Units on scene are reporting the fire is spotting 40 yards out.

Evacuations are now being set up for those up to 1 ½ miles from the fire.

Brush Creek Command is advising that helicopters will be used on this fire tomorrow morning if any are available.

📸 Sammi White

03/27/2026

Grand Junction - Grass fire reported on the south side of I-70B at 28 Road.

03/27/2026

Collbran (Mesa County), CO - Working structure fire with flames spreading to the brush in the area of 64 3/10s road and Highway 330.

Units reporting a mobile home on fire with possible entrapment. Flames are spreading up the hill. Wildland Fire teams and brush trucks activated mutual aid. 6:18pm

Additional updates will be provided in the comments.

📸 Cammie Hill

03/24/2026

Glade Park (Mesa County) - Possible new start wildfire about five miles east of the state line, between Glade Park and Westwater, UT.

UT DNR engines following a smoke report are advising the fire is in Colorado, near Sieber Canyon.

03/13/2026

Moab, UT - Confirmed vehicle on fire on Route 191 near Pack Creek Cutoff Road. Fire has extended into the brush.

12/03/2025