Fire crews battle Davis Meadow Fire near Buena Vista

Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to reflect the city closest to the fire.

UPDATE: MONDAY 7/8/2024 7:24 p.m.

(CHAFFEE COUNTY, Colo.) — The U.S Forest Service (USFS) said fire crews will continue to work the fire on Tuesday, July 9.

The USFS said fire crews hiked off the fire on Monday, July 8, and are planning to hike up on Tuesday to ensure no smoke or heat is present within the fire perimeter.

ORIGINAL STORY: MONDAY 7/8/2024 1:07 p.m.

The U.S Forest Service (USFS) reported a fire on Sunday night, July 7 in Chaffee County.

The fire near the Davis Meadow Trail currently stands at .10 acre as of Monday, July 8. According to the USFS, it’s located in the Salida Ranger District, six miles northwest of Buena Vista.

On Monday afternoon, the USFS reported a fire engine had reached the Davis Meadow Fire and crews were working to contain the fire. At the moment, the fire has a low spread potential.

The cause of the fire is unknown.

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