As of Thursday afternoon, there are currently NO evacuations active for the 64,881-acre, 59-percent-contained Ferris Fire, though several areas – including in or near Disappointment Valley – are still at “ready” status (that means exactly what it sounds like: Be alert, prepared and ready to move should conditions call for it). Various BLM and U.S. Forest Service closures exist in the region. As far as I know, the middle section of Disappointment Road remains closed, though that could (likely will?) open soon.
Two words: FIREFIGHTERS and RAIN.
From Watch Duty: “Team 7 wishes to thank the communities around the Ferris Fire for their welcome and generosity.”
For the strength, endurance, skill and courage of the firefighters – on the ground, in the air, on the line, acting as support – I am sure the gratitude from our side is massive and total. I’ve done a lot of “thank you, thank you, thank you!” the last couple of weeks. And that includes BLM range guy Ryan Schroeder, San Miguel County Undersheriff Nick Xavier and all of his deputies, including Dolores County Deputy Branson Smith. We ARE community, and yours thanks you all.
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