A fire in Dinosaur National Monument flared up on Sunday growing to approximately 260 acres. The Overlook Fire started on July 21st from a lightning strike near the Canyon Overlook on the Harpers Corner Road.The crew working on the fire consists of seven engines from multiple agencies including park service, BLM, forest service, Moffat County and Artesia fire departments. The Colorado Department of Fire Prevention and Control were also assigned with two medium helicopters in use. The air attack platform includes directing the work of four single engine air tankers aiding in containment efforts. Progress was made on containment Sunday on the west, south and east sides while the north side, which is within the monument, remains the most active as fire burns in a steep, timbered canyon containing large dead trees. The Canyon Visitor Center remains open but Harper’s Corner Road is subject to closure if the fire moves to the west. Canyon overlook remains closed until further notice. Operations of the visitor center and quarry exhibit hall have not been affected by the fire. The Overlook Fire is on National Park Service, BLM, and private land.
