Evacuation Orders Issued East of Parachute Due to Wildfire
Evacuation orders have been issued east of Parachute in Garfield County due to a wildfire. Mandatory evacuation orders were specifically for County Road 338, south of Morrisania Mesa Road.
Denver, CO, August 6, 2026 —
Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued for an area east of Parachute in Garfield County as a wildfire is actively burning. The orders specifically target residents located on County Road 338, south of Morrisania Mesa Road.
Details regarding the cause of the wildfire, its current size, and containment status were not immediately available. Emergency services and fire suppression teams are on scene, working to address the situation. Officials have not yet released information on the timeline for when residents may be able to return to their homes.
The Garfield County Sheriff’s Office is managing the evacuation process. Residents in the affected zone are advised to leave the area immediately. Information regarding potential shelter locations or resources for displaced individuals was not provided in the initial reports.
Further updates on the wildfire and the evacuation orders will be provided as they become available. The specific details on the full extent of the evacuation zone, including any additional roads or areas that may be affected, have not been fully disclosed.
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