SAN MIGUEL COUNTY, Colo. — The Thunder Fire in Naturita Canyon, southwest of Norwood in San Miguel County, is 100% contained as of Sunday morning.
The San Miguel Sheriff's Office on Twitter said Thunder trails were back open after rainfall on Saturday helped suppression of the fire.
Fire crews continued to work in the canyon though and the sheriff's office asked people to continue to avoid the area.
Pre-evacuation warnings had previously been in place.
Around 10 a.m. Friday, the fire's acreage was corrected from 10 acres to five acres. Of that, 95% is burning on private property. It is 0% contained. Crews planned to monitor spot fires overnight and resume working on the ground on Friday morning, according to the sheriff's office.
The fire has been named the Thunder Fire, according to the sheriff's office. It started in the Naturita Canyon in the Mexican Draw area west of Thunder Road trails around 4:45 p.m. Thursday.
Pre-evacuation warnings are in place for residences along Thunder Road, including La Mesa Vista and Catspaw Way. Anybody in this area who feels they are in danger or may need extra time, if needed, to evacuate is encouraged to leave now.
There was no threat to structures as of Thursday evening. The winds shifted around this time away from any structures, according to the sheriff's office.
Crews in a Type 2 helicopter from the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control in Montrose is helping.
The sheriff's office said hot and dry winds Friday mean firefighters are watching for any erratic fire behavior.
The sheriff's office is reminding people to stay clear of the fire, as Thunder Road was closed to the general public and emergency personnel needed a clear path to the fire.
The fire was caused by a lightning strike, the sheriff's office said. Smoke may be visible in the area over the next few days.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
