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28,264-Acre Colorado Wildfire Merges, Triggers Evacuations, Air Alerts

6/28/2026

Summary

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The Jones Canyon and Snyder Mesa fires merged into a 28,264-acre blaze, with lightning sparking the Snyder Mesa fire and Jones Canyon cause remaining under investigation.
Mesa County sheriff’s deputies issued evacuation notices for BS Road west of 11 5/10 Road, closed A 2/10 Road, and evaluated two injured firefighters.
Colorado’s Department of Public Health issued air-quality alerts for seven counties, urging residents to stay indoors, limit activity, and wear N95 masks.

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Story summary

The Jones Canyon and Snyder Mesa fires merged into a 28,264-acre blaze, with lightning sparking the Snyder Mesa fire and Jones Canyon cause remaining under investigation.
Mesa County sheriff’s deputies issued evacuation notices for BS Road west of 11 5/10 Road, closed A 2/10 Road, and evaluated two injured firefighters.
Colorado’s Department of Public Health issued air-quality alerts for seven counties, urging residents to stay indoors, limit activity, and wear N95 masks.