Containment is nearing 50% as the 1,372-acre Dry Lake Fire continues to burn in the San Juan National Forest land northeast of Bayfield.
The Dry Lake Fire broke out after a lightning strike on Aug. 1 in the First Notch area of the Columbine District. This is about 10 miles northeast of Bayfield.
Vegetation will continue to smolder and burn in the area, but smoke is expected to decrease this week. The Upper Pine River Fire Protection, Los Pinos Fire District, Durango Fire & Rescue, and departments from Idaho, Missouri, South Dakota, and eastern Colorado responded to help with this fire.
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