Information from the Third Water Springs Fire Information Officer
Lightning caused firefighters to work on
the Third Water Springs Fire approximately 25 miles up Roan Creek Road on
Kimball Mountain northwest of De Beque.
The fire was reported at 1:15 pm on July 4. It is currently
estimated to be roughly 150 acres in size.
There are seven engines, one water tender, five Type II
crews, air attack, and two helicopters (one Type II and one Type III) on scene
this morning. The fire is burning in a steep, mountainous area of Garfield
County in grass and pinyon-juniper vegetation.
The fire is burning on Bureau of Land Management public lands.
There is no current containment on this fire.
Fire information about the Third Water Springs Fire is
available by calling 970 244-3104.
Contact: Fire Information at (970) 244-3104.
Photos provided by Kimberly Miller.
Kimberly
Miller
Fire Information
Officer
Upper Colorado River Interagency
Fire Management Unit
