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Roads reopen as Rocky Canyon Fire reaches 16.5K acres, 85% containment

By kpcw.org · August 20, 2026 · 1 min read
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Roads reopen as Rocky Canyon Fire reaches 16.5K acres, 85% containment
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Authorities advise drivers to watch for mudslides and debris on roads near the burn scar in Summit and Morgan counties any time it rains. Summit County has lifted the remaining evacuation orders. Crews are working to stop forward progression of the fire on the Summit-Morgan County line.

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