Willow Fire 67% Contained, Closures Reduced

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  The Willow Fire in Colorado began on June 28, 2026“INITIAL SITUATION: The Willow Fire located approximately 6 miles west of Leadville, CO, started on June 28, 2026.”
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  The Willow Fire in Colorado is 67% contained as of August 6, 2026“The fire remains at 7,196 acres and 67% containment.”
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  The closure area for the Willow Fire in Colorado has been significantly reduced“The #WillowFire is currently at 67% contained, as of this morning, and the closure area for the fire has been significantly reduced.”
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  The updated forest closure for the Willow Fire takes effect on July 30, 2026“The new closure is effective beginning today, July 30, 2026 at 2 p.m. and lasting until September 30, 2026, unless rescinded.”
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  The updated forest closure for the Willow Fire takes effect at 2 p.m. on July 30, 2026“The new closure is effective beginning today, July 30, 2026 at 2 p.m. and lasting until September 30, 2026, unless rescinded.”
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  The updated forest closure for the Willow Fire lasts until September 30, 2026“The new closure is effective beginning today, July 30, 2026 at 2 p.m. and lasting until September 30, 2026, unless rescinded.”
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  The updated forest closure for the Willow Fire may be rescinded“null”
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  Mount Massive Wilderness is closed due to the Willow Fire“Mount Massive Wilderness• Windsor Lake Trail #1490• Highline/Native Lake Trail #1489• North Mount Elbert Trail #1484• Willow Creek Trailhead• North Halfmoon Creek Trail #1485 (Mount Massive)• Elbert Creek Campground• Halfmoon East Campground• Halfmoon West CampgroundOfficial forest orders and maps can always be found on the PSICC alerts web page at https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/psicc/alerts. Forest Order & Map (pdf)”
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  Windsor Lake Trail is closed due to the Willow Fire“Windsor Lake Trail #1490• Highline/Native Lake Trail #1489• North Mount Elbert Trail #1484• Willow Creek Trailhead• North Halfmoon Creek Trail #1485 (Mount Massive)• Elbert Creek Campground• Halfmoon East Campground• Halfmoon West CampgroundOfficial forest orders and maps can always be found on the PSICC alerts web page at https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/psicc/alerts. Forest Order & Map (pdf)”
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  Several campgrounds are closed due to the Willow Fire“Elbert Creek Campground• Halfmoon East Campground• Halfmoon West CampgroundOfficial forest orders and maps can always be found on the PSICC alerts web page at https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/psicc/alerts. Forest Order & Map (pdf)”
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  Main thoroughfares remain open despite the Willow Fire“Main thoroughfares remain open for public use.”
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  Motorists should be alert for increased fire traffic“Motorists should remain alert for increased fire traffic in the Willow Fire area.”
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  A FAA Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in place for the Willow Fire area“A FAA Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in effect and any private aircraft or drone that violates the TFR could face serious criminal charges. For more information on drones the public can visit the FAA’s website at www.KnowBeforeYouFly.org "If you fly, we can’t!"”
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  Drones are prohibited in the Willow Fire area“Drones pose a serious risk to firefighting and can cause air operations to cease. When drones interfere with firefighting efforts, a wildfire has the potential to grow larger and cause more damage. A FAA Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in effect and any private aircraft or drone that violates the TFR could face serious criminal charges. For more information on drones the public can visit the FAA’s website at www.KnowBeforeYouFly.org "If you fly, we can’t!"”
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  Private aircraft are prohibited in the Willow Fire area“Drones pose a serious risk to firefighting and can cause air operations to cease. When drones interfere with firefighting efforts, a wildfire has the potential to grow larger and cause more damage. A FAA Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in effect and any private aircraft or drone that violates the TFR could face serious criminal charges. For more information on drones the public can visit the FAA’s website at www.KnowBeforeYouFly.org "If you fly, we can’t!" ”
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  The Lake County Office of Emergency Management provides current evacuation and road closure information“EVACUATIONS: For current closure and evacuation information, please follow Lake County Office of Emergency Management. Lakecountyco.gov | Sign up for Emergency Alerts | Willow Fire Evacuation & Road Closures Map”
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  The public is directed to visit Lakecountyco.gov for updates“EVACUATIONS: For current closure and evacuation information, please follow Lake County Office of Emergency Management. Lakecountyco.gov | Sign up for Emergency Alerts | Willow Fire Evacuation & Road Closures Map”
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  The public is directed to sign up for Emergency Alerts on Lakecountyco.gov“Lakecountyco.gov | Sign up for Emergency Alerts | Willow Fire Evacuation & Road Closures Map”