Why does Denver smell like smoke today?
If you’re seeing or smelling smoke today, officials say it’s from a huge wildfire burning in New Mexico. Strong winds out of the southwest are blowing smoke from a fire that’s burned 130 square miles in New Mexico’s Gila National Forest.
Does Marshall Fire contain?
Perimeter of Marshall fire 100% contained after burning over 6,000 acres.
Are there any wildfires in southern Colorado?
No wildfires have been reported in southern Colorado. Copyright 2022 Nexstar Media Inc.
Where is Morgan Creek fire?
The Morgan Creek Fire was reported on July 9 on the Routt National Forest 15 miles north of Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The fire started south of the Hinman Campground and spread over the subsequent days south-southeast towards and into the Mt. Zirkel Wilderness. Lightning was determined to be the cause of the fire.
Are there fires in Estes Park?
Where is the fire? The Kruger Rock fire is located on the southeast edge of Estes Park, near the Kruger Rock Trail and Hermit Park Open Space. According to the latest update from officials, the fire was 133 acres and 15% contained.
Why do I smell smoke near me?
The term for this type of olfactory hallucination is dysosmia. Common causes of dysosmia are head and nose injury, viral damage to the smell system after a bad cold, chronic recurrent sinus infections and allergy, and nasal polyps and tumors. The brain is usually not the source.
Where is all the smoke in Denver coming from?
Danielson said the smoke is from an upper-level low pressure system moving from California and Canada, where large wildfires are currently burning, into Colorado’s Front Range.
Why is Colorado smoky outside?
Much of the smoke in Colorado can be blamed on the massive Dixie Fire in northern California. This blaze is already at more than 400,000 acres and has become one of the largest wildfires in California history. This smoke was tracked as traveling over Utah and Nevada on Friday, landing in Colorado over the weekend.
Where is the Morgan Creek fire in Colorado?
Routt National Forest
The Morgan Creek Fire was reported on July 9 on the Routt National Forest 15 miles north of Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The fire started south of the Hinman Campground and spread over the subsequent days south-southeast towards and into the Mt. Zirkel Wilderness. Lightning was determined to be the cause of the fire.
Where is the Steamboat fire?
The fire was first reported about noon at the plant on the southwest corner of Shield Drive and Curve Court. Steamboat Springs Fire Chief Chuck Cerasoli said it is believed to have started with a faulty conveyor belt before the flames fully engulfed a tower connected to the main building that houses the belt.
Is there a fire in Steamboat?
There is currently a wildfire burning in North Routt County called the Morgan Creek Fire. Please stay clear of this area while crews work to control the blaze.