Rio Blanco Fire Active 2026
Rio Blanco Fire has burned 1,388 acres, burning 9 miles south of Pagosa Springs.
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The Rio Blanco Fire is burning south of 8-mile Mesa, approximately 9 miles south of Pagosa Springs on Valle Seco B Road (NFSR 653). The cause is undetermined at this time.
The Valle Seco Road (NFSR 653) and all spur roads are closed to the public. An official road closure will be in place soon. The public should avoid the area north of the Valle Seco Road.
Closures/Evacuations: The San Juan National Forest has multiple road closures in place, including the Valle Seco Road (NFSR 653). The Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife has lifted boating restrictions on Echo Canyon Reservoir. All residential evacuations have been lifted. Residents returning to the area are asked to remain alert, use caution around fire crews and equipment still working in the neighborhood.