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Wildfire breaks out on Eagle County border near Cottonwood Pass
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· July 22, 2026
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Key points The sheriff's office posted an update at 5:30 p. A fire has been reported in the area near the border of Eagle County and Garfield County.
A fire has been reported in the area near the border of Eagle County and Garfield County. The location is close to Cottonwood Pass and Blue Hill.
Details about the fire's size are not available at this time. For the latest information, residents can check the Eagle County Sheriff's Office Facebook page for updates.
The sheriff's office posted an update at 5:30 p.m., but further details are sparse. Crews are responding to the fire, and more information may be released as it becomes available.
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Published: July 22, 2026 ·
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