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Wildfire Flares Up In Western Colorado

MONTROSE COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) - The Upper Mailbox Fire has grown to nearly 500 acres in Western Colorado.

The fire, which officials say was sparked by lightning, is burning on private property and land managed by the Bureau of Land Management near Norwood.

Pano video of the fire tour today courtesy of MCSO Emergency Manager Greg Fisher on the #UpperMailboxFire BLM - Southwest Colorado Fire and Aviation Management Unit

Posted by Montrose County Sheriff's Office on Saturday, June 16, 2018

Campgrounds at the San Miguel Ledges Recreation Area have been closed.

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