GUNNISON, Colo. — A wildfire burning along a ridge between Gunnison and Crested Butte has burned more than 1,300 acres.
The Lowline Fire grew to 1,331 acres as of Monday morning, with 15% containment. Ten structures were being threatened by the fire, fire officials said.
> The video above aired Friday.
The fire is burning 14 miles north-northwest of Gunnison and 11 miles southwest of Crested Butte on a ridge between Squirrel and Mill creeks.
USFS said the cause of the fire was lightning. It's burning in mixed conifer with heavy, dead fallen trees, and shrubs and grass in the lower elevations, USFS said.
More than 400 people are fighting the fire.
A mandatory evacuation notice was issued for people living in the Mill Creek Drainage west of the intersection of County Road 730 (Ohio Pass Road) and County Road 727. Ohio Pass Road is closed from Kebler Pass to the Redden Ranch on Ohio Creek. Other road closures can be found here.
People who own livestock can take them to the Gunnison County Fairgrounds.
SUGGESTED VIDEOS: Latest from 9NEWS
MORE WAYS TO GET 9NEWS
Subscribe to our daily 9NEWSLETTER for top stories from 9NEWS curated daily just for you. Get content and information right now for can’t-miss stories, Next and Broncos content, weather and more delivered right to your inbox.
DOWNLOAD THE 9NEWS APP
iTunes: http://on9news.tv/itunes
Google Play: http://on9news.tv/1lWnC5n
HOW TO ADD THE FREE 9NEWS+ APP TO YOUR STREAMING DEVICE
ROKU: add the channel from the ROKU store or by searching for KUSA.
For both Apple TV and Fire TV, search for "9NEWS" to find the free app to add to your account. Another option for Fire TV is to have the app delivered directly to your Fire TV through Amazon.