310 Fire Prompts Evacuations, Closes Public Lands Near Parachute, Colorado
The 310 Fire, a wildfire burning approximately 3.5 miles southeast of Parachute, Colorado, has prompted evacuations in the Morrisania Mesa area. The fire has grown to over 600 acres with no containment reported and public lands in the vicinity have…
Denver, CO, August 7, 2026 —
A wildfire, dubbed the 310 Fire, is actively burning approximately 3.5 miles southeast of Parachute, Colorado, leading to evacuations in the Morrisania Mesa area. The fire has significantly expanded, currently encompassing over 600 acres.
As of the latest reports, there is no containment on the 310 Fire. This lack of containment means the fire is still spreading, and efforts to control its perimeter are ongoing. Emergency response teams are actively working on the incident.
In response to the growing fire and the immediate threat it poses, authorities have issued evacuation orders for residents in the Morrisania Mesa area. The specific details regarding the extent of the evacuations and any designated evacuation centers were not provided in the summary.
Furthermore, the wildfire’s activity has led to the closure of public lands in the vicinity. This measure is typically enacted to ensure public safety and to allow firefighting personnel unimpeded access to the affected areas. The duration of these closures is not yet known.
The cause of the 310 Fire was not specified in the provided summary. Information regarding the initial ignition, any potential contributing factors, or the total acreage affected beyond the current 600 acres remains unavailable.
Further updates on the fire’s status, containment efforts, and any changes to evacuation orders or public land closures are expected as the situation develops.
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