A public meeting will be held Tuesday evening to update the public on the progress of the Middle Mamm Fire.
The Upper Colorado River Fire and Aviation Management Unit said the meeting will address fire management strategies, and allow the public to ask fire managers and forest service officials questions.
The Middle Mamm fire was started on July 28th by lightning ten miles south of Rifle. Officials said it is not currently threatening to homes or property, but has grown to 250 acres as of last week.
Smoke will continue to be visible from Rifle and Silt. The meeting to learn more about Middle Mamm Fire is Tuesday at 6pm at the Garfield County Sheriff’s Annex in Rifle.