Heavy winds that swept through Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park on Sunday night started “rapid fire spread” after a relatively slow day of growth, according to fire officials.

The fire burning since Thursday in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is now at more than 3,500 acres and is still 0% contained, National Park Service officials said in a Sunday update.

MESA COUNTY, Colo. (KKTV) - Evacuations have been issued, and road closures have been in place after a wildfire sparked in Mesa County. The wildfire, dubbed the Turner Gulch fire, was reported around 12:18 p.m. Thursday.

Five wildfires are burning on thousands of acres in western Colorado, including one that crossed into the state from Utah, fire officials said Sunday.