Rio Blanco Fire 100% Contained

Thursday, September 17, 2026

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The Rio Blanco Fire, which burned 1,388 acres south of Pagosa Springs, Colorado, was declared 100% contained on August 18, 2026.

All road closures related to the fire were lifted effective August 25, 2026, according to San Juan National Forest officials. Travelers are advised to avoid NFS 653 due to fire-damaged conditions.

Forest officials warn that hazards including fire-weakened trees, hot spots, and debris flows remain in the burned area. Residents should avoid the area during high winds and rainstorms.

📄 Source: InciWeb Active Wildfires — http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/cosjf-rio-blanco-fire

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The Rio Blanco Fire burned 1,388 acres“The Rio Blanco Fire, which burned 1,388 acres south of Pagosa Springs, Colorado, was declared 100% contained at 5 PM on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.”
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The Rio Blanco Fire was south of Pagosa Springs, Colorado“The Rio Blanco Fire, which burned 1,388 acres south of Pagosa Springs, Colorado, was declared 100% contained at 5 PM on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.”
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The Rio Blanco Fire was declared 100% contained on August 18, 2026“The Rio Blanco Fire, which burned 1,388 acres south of Pagosa Springs, Colorado, was declared 100% contained at 5 PM on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.”
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All road closures related to the fire were lifted effective August 25, 2026“CLOSURES LIFTED: The San Juan National Forest and Bureau of Land Management lifted the Rio Blanco Fire road closure, effective August 25th, 2026.”
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All road closures related to the fire were lifted according to San Juan National Forest officials“On Tuesday, August 25, 2026, officials with the San Juan National Forest announced that all road closures related to the incident have been lifted.”
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Travelers are advised to avoid NFS 653“null”
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Travelers are advised to avoid NFS 653 due to fire-damaged conditions“null”
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Forest officials warn that hazards including fire-weakened trees remain in the burned area“Hazards include fire-weakened trees, hot spots and ashpits, loose rocks, flash flooding, and debris flows.”
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Forest officials warn that hazards including hot spots remain in the burned area“Hazards include fire-weakened trees, hot spots and ashpits, loose rocks, flash flooding, and debris flows.”
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Forest officials warn that hazards including debris flows remain in the burned area“Hazards include fire-weakened trees, hot spots and ashpits, loose rocks, flash flooding, and debris flows.”
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Residents should avoid the area during high winds“Avoid the area during high wind and rainstorms.”
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Residents should avoid the area during rainstorms“Avoid the area during high wind and rainstorms.”