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Small Fire Above Jewel Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park

August 24, 2025 · Source: National Park Service

A helicopter is dipping a bucket into Jewel Lake. The sky overhead is grey and cloudy. — Image supplied by the National Park Service. View the original image and credit

Rocky Mountain National Park fire crews responded this morning to visitor reports of smoke in an area above Mills and Jewel Lakes close to treeline.

Read the official NPS source

What Travelers Need to Know

Check the affected roads, trails or facilities and the dates in the official notice. Plan an alternate route or activity if your itinerary uses the affected area.

Dates and operating conditions can change after publication. Check the park’s official visitor information for your travel date.

Traveler guidance by State & Nation Staff Writer.

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