Colorado Wildfire Spurs Some Evacuations as It Spreads Rapidly North Of Grand Junction

Hot and dry conditions on Sunday exacerbated the challenges faced by crews trying to control the very active Pine Gulch fire burning north of Grand Junction, Colorado Public Radio reports. The fire, which is burning in Mesa and Garfield counties, grew about 2,000 acres overnight Saturday to a total of about 37 square miles. The spread prompted fire officials to encourage some residents to evacuate.