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Durango, CO, 27 May 2022—The Perins Peak Fire remains at 102 acres and is now 36% contained. Yesterday, firefighters successfully lined the entire fire and began mopping up and reinforcing the fire’s heel.

This morning, helicopters shuttled hotshots to the top of the fire while other crews hiked in from the bottom. Aircraft usage will continue today in support of mop-up as crews reinforce the fireline and increase containment.

The pre-evacuation order has been lifted for County Road 206 and County Road 208 (zones 5 and 6 on the attached map). A pre-evacuation notice remains in place for the Rock Ridge subdivision. For more information on evacuations, visit the La Plata County Evacuations Map or call the information line: 970-385-8700. Trail access has been closed to Overend Mountain Park, Twin Buttes, and Perins State Wildlife Area.

A Red Flag warning is in effect today and Saturday, with gusty winds, low relative humidity, and high temperatures expected throughout the holiday weekend. These critical fire weather conditions could challenge fire crews, making a robust fireline especially crucial.

Remember that drones are strictly prohibited from flying near an active wildfire. This activity is both illegal and extremely dangerous. A temporary flight restriction remains in place for five nautical miles around the Perins Peak Fire, including much of Durango and surrounding area.

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