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Small fire near Colorado National Monument ignited by lightning, Mesa County CO

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Mesa County, CO

A small wildfire started near Mile Marker 1-9 at Colorado National Monument, likely caused by lightning. Flames and smoke are visible about 50 feet off the road.

Audio|Source: Mesa County and Grand Junction Police, Fire and EMS
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destroying you know that the area of the Colorado National Monument, near Mile Marker 1-9[1].
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Possibly a lightning strike, fire, they're seeing flames and smoke, so rather than an acre at this point, about 50 feet off the road.
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Mile Marker 1-9: Location reference

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