Effective today, June 25th, Rio Blanco County has entered Stage 2 Fire Restrictions. This comes as little surprise as crews continue the battle with the Oil Springs Fire south of Rangely. One thing local law enforcement is asking of those traveling in the Rangely area is to slow down to 35 MPH between mile marker 19 and 21 on Highway 64 because there are workers in that area around the clock due to the fire. Cooler weather on Thursday helped crews as they fought the fire and as of Thursday evening the Oil Springs Fire is now 5 percent contained and at 12,707 acres.
