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Crews continue fighting Willow Fire as area grows and containment remains 0%
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· July 1, 2026
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Key points A higher-level management team took command of the response on June 30. Firefighting efforts are ongoing for a blaze that has spread to 2,011 acres.
Firefighting efforts are ongoing for a blaze that has spread to 2,011 acres. A higher-level management team took command of the response on June 30. This team is overseeing the battle against the fire, which remains uncontained. Further details on the firefighting efforts are available from the incident management team and emergency management office.
The fire's size and lack of containment are updated online. A video update from a team member provided an overview of the efforts to analyze the fire's spread.
More information can be found through online resources and updates from the management team.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: Glenwood Springs Post Independent ·
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