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DENVER – Firefighters continue to fight several forest fires that burn over 200,000 acres on National Forest System lands, the majority of them burning in the Rocky Mountain region.
The most important of them, the Spring Fire that burns about 5 miles east of Fort Garland, in southern Colorado, burned 106,985 acres of land on Sunday morning and is confined at 43%
. currently burning in the state, with details on the area, containment and other important information:
Note: This map and the data contained therein in are retained by the Colorado State Center emergency operations and some information may be delayed. Check with your local fire district for the most up-to-date information.
Here is the latest information on the fires that occur Sunday, July 8, 2018:
Size: 54,129 acres
Containment: 50 Percentage
Location: 13 miles north of Durango
The 416 fire began around 10 am on June 1, 2018, about 10 miles north of Durango. The fire burns on the west side of State Highway 550 on private land and on the San Juan National Forest. Here are the latest news for Sunday:
8:17: Pre-evacuation notices remain in place for 317 houses in the Tripp Creek, Dyke Canyon, Hermosa
Circle and Falls Creek Ranch areas. An emergency information line has been activated, and residents can get the latest information by calling (970) 385-8700.
Firefighters also said Sunday that the management of 416 Fire would move from the National Incident Management Organization (NIMO) team to the San Juan National Forest on Tuesday, July 10 at 6 pm . Residents who would like to continue to receive up-to-date information on 416 Fire should "like" the San Juan National Forest Facebook page in anticipation of this transition.
Size: 4,593 acres
Containment: 50%
Location: Approximately 14 miles south of Rico
The Burro fire was detected on June 8, 2018 at 3:45 pm. near the Gold Run Trail in the Dolores Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest. Here are the latest news for Sunday:
9 am: The Burro fire received more rain on the afternoon of July 7, which reduced the activity of fire enough that the smoke was hard to see. However, embers continue to smolder when heavy fuels are protected from rain, such as the underside of logs. When the weather is hot and dry, embers that burn can create small amounts of visible smoke. Firefighters have shut down hot spots near control lines to reduce the risk of fire when dry weather returns.
On Saturday, two fire crews returned home after a 14-day assignment at Burro Fire. Two teams will stay on fire.
The fire restrictions remain in effect in the San Juan National Forest and in Montezuma and Dolores Counties. Residents and visitors should continue to avoid open fires, fireworks or other activities that could create sparks or flames.
Closures are still in effect in the Burro and 416 fire zones. Please respect closing gates on roads and trails. The Colorado Trail is still closed from Molas Pass south to Junction Brook, and Hermosa Creek is closed.
Height: 19,955 acres
Containment: 40%
Location: Approximately 32 miles northwest of Craig
At approximately 1:50 pm On Friday, June 29, MPs from the Moffat County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of a fire near the city of Great Divide. About 75 firefighters work with four single-engine tankers and a helicopter to limit the spread of fire. Several structures are threatened. Two structures have been lost since the beginning of the fire. Here are the latest news for Sunday:
9 am: The Divide Fire has increased by more than 6,000 acres from Saturday to Sunday, according to the latest area figures. A Type 3 Incident Management Team now manages the fire. Among the organizations that responded to the fire yesterday were Sheriff Moffat's office, the Land Management Office, the National Parks Service, the Colorado Fire Prevention and Fire Department, Craig Fire / Rescue, Moffat County Road and Bridge and Yampa Valley Electric. ] Size: 1,423 acres
Containment: 95%
Location: Central Teller County
Here is the latest information on the High Castle Fire for Sunday:
9am: Saying that the High Chateau Fire is 95% content.
Area: 5,916 acres
Confinement: 8%
Location: Near Basalt
The Christine Lake light burns about one mile northwest of Basalt, Colorado. The fire increased significantly on July 4, driven by strong outflow winds, extremely dry fuels and a one-digit relative humidity. Up to now, three houses have been destroyed by the fire. The latest information about Sunday:
12:27 pm: Firefighters are asking residents affected by Lake Christine Fire to adhere to the following reinstatement plan, adding that they do not want anyone parks on Highway 82:
Residents returning to Original Rd., Sagewood Road, Pine Ridge Road, Dr. Hillcrest and Dr. Silverado should note that there will be no left turn of Highway 82 eastbound onto Original Road and no northbound access onto Original Rd. of Valley Rd (crossing Highway 82). All access on Original Rd. Residents returning to Hillcrest Dr. and Silverado Dr. must arrive at 2 Rivers Park-n-Ride no earlier than 1:45 pm Limited number of cars will be released at times to avoid backups.
10:27 am: The mandatory evacuations from the Christine Lake Fire on most of Basalt's city roads will be lifted starting at 8am Monday, firefighters say. This excludes Lake Christine Road, Wilderness Road, Promontory Road, Wild Spring Road, Cedar Road and Pinion Road.
8:40: The basalt marking hours will be today from 10 until 3 pm Officials say that if your ID does not show your physical address, then you will have to pick up a re-entry label.
8:00 am: Evacuation orders from residents of El Jebel Mobile Home Park were lifted, Fire officials said. They ask that people bring their return labels and a piece of identification indicating an address.
7:00 am : Firefighters said Saturday night that a firefighter had been injured on the fire line around 6 pm. His condition and the extent of his injuries are unknown at the moment.
Area: 106,985 acres
Containment: 55%
Location: 5 miles east of Fort Garland
Cause: Anthropogenic, under investigation
The spring fire at 39 East of Fort Garland in Costilla and Huerfano counties has forced the evacuation of more than 2,000 homes since last Wednesday. Officials said that 132 houses have been destroyed so far. More than 1,000 people are currently working on the fire. The latest information for Sunday:
9:00 am Firefighters say that "a lot of progress" has been made against the spring fire, with teams now working to complete the containment, cleanup and repair of the affected areas. As Highway 160 opens and residents enter the burned area, they should know that smoke and possibly flame will be visible in the fire perimeter in the coming days said the firefighters Sunday.
For information on evacuees in Huerfano County, visit www.facebook.com/HuerfanoCountyOEM or call 211 for state telephone numbers or (719) 583-6611 for numbers. phone out of state. For Costilla County, visit the San Luis Valley Emergency Page: www.slvemergency.org or call (719) 480-8719 between 10 am and 3 pm For Las Animas County, visit the Las Animas County OEM Facebook page or call (719) 846-2993 ext. 0.
Size: 1,270 acres
Containment: 20%
Location: Approximately 13 miles southwest of Fraser
Cause: Lightning / Natural
The Sugarloaf fire started on Thursday, June 28, love at first sight near South Fork in Darling Creek, just south of Byers Peak Wilderness. The latest information on Sundayy:
9:00 am: All the structures protecting the homes and the mining infrastructures have been completed. The crews continue to patrol and test the hoselays. More than 6,000 feet of hoselay are in place, and will remain so until the Sugarloaf fire is no longer a threat. Fire does not immediately threaten homes or businesses.
Size: 1,636 acres
Confinement: no estimate
Location: 5 miles west of Maybell
The last Colroado forest fire was reported on Friday, July 6 around 7 am : 30 hours approximately five miles west of Maybell in Moffat County (northwestern Colorado). The latest news for Sunday:
9 am: Thirty or so structures continue to be threatened by Thornburg's Sunday Fire, but none seem to be lost or damaged. The fire burns on a mixture of private land and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
Firefighters say that the cause of the fire is unknown at this time, but lightning has spread in the area shortly before the fire is reported.
Size: 13,019
Dyking: 34 percent
Location: 9 miles southwest of Fairplay
Cause: Lightning / Natural
Firefighters continue to work tirelessly to secure the line line contingency north of Rough and Tumble Creek, and west of CR 22. Latest news for Sunday:
10:26: Park County Sheriff and CDOT opened US Highway 285 to all traffic from 8 am on Saturday, July 7th. The speed limit is displayed at 50 mph and there is no stop in the fire zone.
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