The Summit Tribune

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Thick smoke from the Willow Fire drifts over Summit County, Colorado, as evacuation orders are issued near Turquoise Lake.
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Willow Fire smoke reaches Summit County after June 28th ignition

Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued for multiple roads, campgrounds, and trails around Turquoise Lake as the Willow Fire, ignited just yesterday, swelled to an estimated 1,200 acres with 0% c

Sofia Velazquez·June 29, 2026
Thick wildfire smoke blankets a Colorado mountain town, reducing visibility and prompting health advisories due to unhealthy air quality.
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Western wildfires prompt Colorado mountain health advisories

On Wednesday afternoon, air quality in Grand Junction and Glenwood Springs plummeted to 'unhealthy' levels for everyone, registering above 150 on the Air Quality Index.

Sofia Velazquez·June 25, 2026