Bucktail Fire in Montrose County sees 'minimal new growth' into Tuesday as containment grows to 10%

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Bucktail Fire in Montrose County sees 'minimal new growth' into Tuesday as containment grows to 10%
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MONTROSE COUNTY, Colo. — The Bucktail Fire in Montrose County saw 'minimal new growth' overnight into Tuesday, the sheriff's office shared in an afternoon update. The fire is currently 3,788 acres — up slightly from the previous update of 3,738 — and 10% contained. The fire broke out on Aug. 1 a little more than six miles northeast of Nucla near County Road 25. When firefighters responded, it had already grown to 111 acres on private land.

Forest Service land, and was 5% contained, according to Inciweb.In its Tuesday afternoon update, the Montrose County Sheriff's Office said the fire primarily grew along the south and east sides. Afternoon storms brought increased wind and light rain, but the weather 'did not have a noticeable effect on fire activity.' Below is the latest available map of the Bucktail Fire.There are currently no evacuations for the Bucktail Fire.

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