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  1. Wildfires are causing smoke impacts and road closures across several towns including Durango, Grand Junction, Ouray, and Moab.
  2. Fire bans and wildfire activity are impacting regional tourism and forcing event cancellations in Durango, Pagosa Springs, and Ouray.

A rapidly growing wildfire, the Rio Blanco Fire, started near the town of Pagosa Springs on July 29, 2026.

5 reports, 3 independent Updated Sep 14
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What happened

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A rapidly growing wildfire, the Rio Blanco Fire, started near the town of Pagosa Springs on July 29, 2026.

Who's involved

What this event is mainly about
Pagosa Springs

How it developed

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  1. The fire is located east of Pagosa Springs, with Williams serving as the Forest Service spokesperson.1 source
  2. The Rio Blanco Fire is reported to be encroaching on properties.1 source
  3. Rio Blanco Fire started near Pagosa Springs.1 source

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Fire bans and wildfire activity are impacting regional tourism and forcing event cancellations in Durango, Pagosa Springs, and Ouray. All 3 developments

Within Wildfires are causing smoke impacts and road closures across several towns including Durango, Grand Junction, Ouray, and Moab.

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