Winter Valley Fire now 100 percent contained

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Craig Interagency Fire Dispatch Center

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CRAIG, Colo. – The Winter Valley Fire in Moffat County, Colo., is now 100 percent contained at 7,800 acres. Any visible smoke is from interior islands showing minimal creeping behavior.

The area is still receiving cool temperatures and intermittent rain showers. BLM and Moffat County officials continue to minimally staff the fire. For any further updates, check the BLM Colorado Fire Facebook page at www.facebook.com/BLMColoradoFire.


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