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Stage 2 Fire Restrictions enacted

Effective beginning 12:01 a.m. Friday, June 26, 2026, until further notice. These restrictions apply to all private land and BLM managed public lands within the boundaries of the Grand Junction Field Office. For more information visit the Fire Restrictions webpage.
 

Find out the latest on the Snyder Fire.

Latest local and federal coordination and information

The lead agency managing the fire, the Lower Valley Fire District, created a Facebook page with the latest updates

The BLM Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management website also provides information on the fire. 

Sign up for Emergency Alerts.

Contact information

Closures and evacuation orders

For the most current evacuation orders, visit the Mesa County Sheriff's Office Crimewatch website

Resources

If you need assistance with large animals and livestock, coordinate with Kyle Carstens, Mesa County Fairgrounds Manager, at 970-773-1621

The public can call 1-800-Red-Cross for accommodation or other needs. 

The media contact for the Red Cross is John Seward, media line: 720-260-4702

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A firefighter in protective gear monitors a grass fire during a controlled burn, with flames and smoke spreading across a field in the background.