South Arkansas Fire Protection District

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Through a cooperative agreement with the City of Salida, the South Arkansas Fire Protection District (S.A.F.P.D.) is committed to providing a safe environment and delivering the highest level of professional service to our residents and visitors.

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South Rim Fire at Black Canyon of the Gunnison – Ongoing Containment Efforts

Gunnison County, CO (July 10 – present) updated August 6th, 2025— A lightning strike on July 10 ignited the South Rim Fire along the south rim of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. The blaze…

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Mountain View Fire Near Buena Vista: Quick Response, Full Containment

Buena Vista, CO (July 10–11, 2025) – A wildfire ignited on July 10 in the Mountain View Estates area, just north of Buena Vista. The blaze quickly spread to approximately 60 acres, prompting mandatory…

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Wildfire Contained After Breaking Out at Cutty’s Resort

On the morning of May 31, a fire broke out at Cutty’s Resort in Coaldale, involving a massive pile of tree limbs and woody debris—up to 6 feet high and covering nearly one-third of an acre. When…

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South Rim Fire at Black Canyon of the Gunnison – Ongoing Containment Efforts

Mountain View Fire Near Buena Vista: Quick Response, Full Containment

Wildfire Contained After Breaking Out at Cutty’s Resort