Montrose County has issued a voluntary evacuation notice for properties in Evacuation Zone 34 as the Gold Mountain Fire continues to affect the region.
The notice applies to the area south of the P77 Road and Cimarron Road intersection, as well as properties on P77 Road one mile north of that intersection.
Residents in Zone 34 may leave now if they feel unsafe or need additional time to evacuate.
Interactive Evacuation Map: To verify whether your property falls within Zone 34 or to track real-time boundary shifts, consult the official GIS Evacuation Map: Gold Mountain Fire Evacuation Zones.
What the Voluntary Evacuation Means
A voluntary evacuation means residents are not being required to leave immediately, but they are being advised that they may leave now if they choose.
Residents who need more time, have medical needs, rely on mobility assistance, have pets or livestock, or feel unsafe should consider leaving early.
Fire conditions can change quickly, and an evacuation order could follow if the threat increases.
Who Is Affected
The voluntary evacuation applies to properties in Evacuation Zone 34, including:
- The area south of the P77 Road and Cimarron Road intersection
- Properties on P77 Road one mile north of the intersection
Residents should check the official evacuation map to confirm whether their property is included in the zone.
What Residents Should Do Now
Residents in or near Zone 34 should prepare now, even if they are not leaving immediately.
Recommended steps include:
- Check the official evacuation map
- Pack a go-kit with medications, documents, chargers, clothing, water, food, and pet supplies
- Move vehicles so they are ready to leave quickly
- Keep phones charged
- Make a plan for pets and livestock
- Share your plans with family, neighbors, or caregivers
- Follow official updates from Montrose County and Gold Mountain Fire officials
Residents who feel unsafe should not wait for a mandatory order before leaving.
For official Gold Mountain Fire information, residents can call the fire hotline at 970-325-3056.
Residents who need help making an evacuation plan or preparing a go-kit can visit Ready.gov/Plan.
Montrose County residents should continue to follow official county emergency alerts, the evacuation map, and Gold Mountain Fire updates for the latest information.
Aviso en Español
El Sheriff del Condado de Montrose ha emitido una evacuación voluntaria para las propiedades en la Zona 34.
La zona incluye el área al sur de la intersección de P77 Road y Cimarron Road, así como las propiedades ubicadas en P77 Road hasta una milla al norte de esa intersección.
Los residentes pueden salir ahora si se sienten en peligro o si necesitan más tiempo para evacuar.
Para información oficial sobre el incendio Gold Mountain, llame a la línea oficial de información del incendio al 970-325-3056.
Bottom Line
Residents in Montrose County Evacuation Zone 34 may leave now if they choose.
This is a voluntary evacuation, but residents should take it seriously, prepare now, and be ready to leave quickly if conditions change or if officials issue a mandatory evacuation order.