A NEW UPDATE THIS MORNING ON THE LOW LINE FIRE BURNING IN GUNNISON COUNTY. OFFICIALS SAY THE FIRE IS 38% CONTAINED. IT HAS BURNED 1693 ACRES. ITS BURNING WEST OF OHIO CREEK AND 11 MILES NORTHWEST OF THE TOWN OF GUNNISON. IT’S BELIEVED THE FIRE WAS STARTED BY LIGHTNING. EVACUATION ORDERS REMAIN IN PLACE. NO INJURIES HAVE BEEN REPORTED. IT’S NOT YET KNOWN IF THE FIRE HAS DESTROYED ANY HOMES OR OUTBUILDINGS.
