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Morgan Creek fire burns close to 300 acres

Morgan Creek fire burns close to 300 acres

The wildfire has prompted a voluntary pre-evacuation for the area.

ROUTT COUNTY, Colo. — A wildfire that started Friday afternoon in Routt National Forest (RNF) has grown to roughly 250 to 300 acres, prompting a voluntary pre-evacuation for the area.

Aerial resources helped with containment Friday and a Type III incident team was ordered, according to officials. 

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The Morgan Creek fire started south of Hinman Campground, south of Seedhouse corridor, County Road 64 and Forest Road 400. It’s grown south/southeast into the Mr. Zirkle Wilderness, said RNF. 

Road closures for County Road 64 are in effect at the County Road 129 junction. Forest Roads 400 & 442 are also closed. 

Recreation sites for the Forrest Service are also closed along the Seedhouse corridor including campgrounds, trailheads and the Seedhouse Guard Station.

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