The Dominguez fire in Mesa County has reached about 800 acres in size, but it isn’t threatening any buildings, according to the agencies fighting the blaze.
With high temperatures and possible thunderstorms forecast in the area for Sunday, the fire, which is burning on federal land, is expected to grow.
But fire officials aren’t overly concerned.
“We had plans to conduct some prescribed burns in these areas in the future, so it’s great to see this work being accomplished through natural fire and in a cost-effective manner,” said Connie Clementson, Grand Valley District Ranger.
Officials have closed Forest Roads No. 408 and No. 418, known as Brett Point Road.
The fire started July 10 with a lightening strike and has burned to the south and west. Its smoke is visible in the Delta and Grand Junction areas.
Teams fighting the fire include the Craig Hotshot Crew, the Uniweep Fire Use Module and the Grand Valley Fuels Crew.
Aldo Svaldi: 303-954-1410 or asvaldi@denverpost.com
