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Shawnee Peak Fire near Bailey 60% contained

The Shawnee Peak Fire was first reported a week ago in a remote area of the Lost Creek Wilderness.

PARK COUNTY, Colo. — A wildfire that's been burning for a week near Shawnee Peak between Kenosha Pass and Bailey is 60% contained, according to an update from the U.S. Forest Service.

The Shawnee Peak Fire is located about 5-6 miles southwest of Bailey and is currently burning in a remote area of the Lost Creek Wilderness. 

As of Sept. 2, the fire burned an estimated 70 acres. It's burning in a very steep and rugged area with limited access for firefighters. 


The Park County Fairplay dispatch center asks people to call their non-emergency line if anyone needs to report a missing party in the fire area: 719-836-4121 option 5.

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