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August 2, 2024

Size: 193 acres   Containment: 75%

Division supervisors confirmed Friday that approximately 75% of the Currant Creek fire perimeter is now contained. Crews will continue working to secure the remaining open perimeter Friday afternoon and through the weekend. Resources no longer needed on this fire have been released so they can help on other fires throughout the region. 62 personnel and a helicopter remain committed to the Currant Creek Fire. This afternoon, the area received light rain.

After consulting with fire managers and partner agencies, Delta County Sheriff Mark Taylor has announced he will be rescinding the evacuation order for residents on Currant Creek Road who live within the fire perimeter and north of the fire area, effective Sunday, August 4th at 8:00 a.m. Affected residents and property owners will be able to return to their homes and properties after that time.

However, firefighters will still be working in the area and use of Currant Creek Road will continue to be limited to residents and property owners only. The access road is a narrow, single-lane, unimproved road and there are few opportunities for vehicles to pass one another. For firefighter and public safety, this road must remain clear.

Preparedness: New fire starts can quickly grow into an out-of-control fire that threatens private property and homes as evidenced by multiple large, rapidly-growing wildfires in Colorado just this week. Delta County Emergency Management encourages all residents of Delta County to opt-in for emergency alerts via the Delta County Alerts system. In an emergency, critical safety alerts and evacuation notices are issued via Delta County Alerts.

Be sure you and your family are registered to receive Emergency Alerts by visiting the Delta County Alerts website and registering today! Residents who do not wish to share personal information or who need alert information translated into a language other than English, are encouraged to download the ReachWell app and follow Delta County Alerts. The app will deliver all emergency alerts the County issues to you in your preferred language of choice (including English). Regardless the method you prefer to receive alerts, everyone is encouraged to opt-into emergency alerts!

Closures: Currant Creek Road will be re-open to local residents only beginning at 8:00 a.m. Sunday, August 4, 2024. Non-residents should continue to avoid the area.