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The Ferris Fire was estimated to have burned 15,888 acres in Dolores and Montezuma Counties in the San Juan National Forest, as of Monday morning.
The Ferris Fire was originally 9,591 acres before it merged with the Doe Canyon Fire (previously 1,046 acres) and Far Draw Fire (originally 649 acres) Sunday, according to the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
Crews and aircraft are expected to deploy aggressive fire suppression tactics Monday, the USDA Forest Service - San Juan National Forest said Sunday night.
Multiple roads and trails are closed until further notice due to the active wildfire. The San Juan National Forest Dolores Ranger District has restricted access points to the Bradfield Bridge campground, all campgrounds upriver to the base of McPhee Dam and the roads west of NFSR 510.
Anyone who violates the closure order could face a fine of not more than $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for organizations, or by imprisonment for up to six months, or both.
Check for updates on the Ferris Fire here.
Four members of the Westminster Fire Department were deployed Monday morning to assist with battling the Ferris Fire. They are expected to report to the command post by Monday evening to receive further orders.
"While there is always risk in wildland firefighting, this deployment carries added weight in the wake of the tragic deaths of three wildland firefighters near the Colorado-Utah border over the weekend," the Westminster Fire Department said.
Brush Engine 11 with Adams County Fire Rescue is also traveling to help fight the Ferris Fire as red flag conditions are expected through 10 p.m. Monday and a fire weather watch is anticipated Tuesday.
Firefighters reportedly put retardant around the lookout and homes in a Glade Ranch subdivision, according to a Monday afternoon update on the Ferris Fire Information Facebook page.
Sunday, crews also began preparing homes in case the fire reached them. That will continue today, according to Ferris Fire Information. Firefighters said they're getting a handle on the southern end of the Ferris Fire. They plan to continue working on the western side of the fire for the rest of the day Monday and work their way north.
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