Southwest of Fort Collins the Big Meadows Fire has burned about five hundred acres, after being started by lightning on Monday.
Contained with the Rocky Mountain National Park, the fire is not threatening any buildings.
Concerns are high about the fire, as it is approaching areas of dead trees.
If the fire gets to those areas, it's growth could explode making it an extremely dangerous fire.
Due to the ruggedness of the terrain, firefighters were flown in to the area where they are hoping to stop the fire's progress and let it burn itself out.
Focus is on the north end of the fire, as to the south is Grand Lake, which would act as a natural fire break.
They are being aided in their fight by helicopters.
Five mountain trails have been closed, because of the fire. They are: Grand Lake Lodge Spur Trail, Green Mountain Trail, Lower Tonahutu Trail, Onahu Trail, and Tonahutu Spur Trail.
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