About this report: This wildfire update is provided by the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management in partnership with the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control to keep you informed of current wildfires for which the State is currently supporting and monitoring. The update does not cover all wildfires currently burning in Colorado that may be smaller incidents.
- West Fork Complex Fire (Includes West Fork, Windy Pass and Papoose Fires)
- East Fork Fire
- Big Meadows Fire
There have been many smaller fires start in the state (less than 100 acres and
without damage to structures or harm to people). These fires have been largely
put out in the first operational periods and have not exceeded 100 acres. I am
not including these fires in the daily report.
Important Note: Information on current and future Colorado wildfires can be obtained from the following websites, which are updated regularly during incidents:
Important Note: Information on current and future Colorado wildfires can be obtained from the following websites, which are updated regularly during incidents:
- INCIWEB: http://www.inciweb.org/state/6/
- Colorado Office of Emergency Management: http://www.coemergency.com/
- Social Media: Twitter: @COEmergency or @COStateFire; Facebook: COEmergency
- Current Map of Colorado Fires by Colorado Office of Emergency Management: https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=215563989566450268982.0004c328de8016253230a&msa=0&ll=40.446947,-105.908203&spn=13.068198,19.753418
- Rocky Mountain Area Coordination Center: http://gacc.nifc.gov/rmcc/links/fire_info/index.html
- US Forest Service Active Fire Map: http://activefiremaps.fs.fed.us/lg_fire2.php
West Fork Fire Complex (includes West Fork, Windy Pass and Papoose Fires)
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Fire Name
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West Fork Fire Complex:
West Fork Fire| Papoose Fire|
Windy Pass Fire
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Fire Start Date
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June 5, 2013
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Location/County
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Mineral and Hinsdale
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Cause
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Lightning
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Acres
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109,100
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Containment
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19%
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Evacuations
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~100
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Fatalities
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None Reported
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Structures Lost
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A small pump house in the Papoose
Fire.
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Resources
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708 Personnel Assigned
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Executive Order Issued
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Yes
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Funding
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Disaster Emergency Fund, Fire
Management Assistance Grant (FMAG)
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Information Sources
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www.inciweb.org,
SEOC Status Report, West Fork PIO, GACC Large Incident Report
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East Fork Fire
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Fire Name
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East Fork Fire
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Fire Start Date
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June 15, 2013
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Location/County
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Gunnison County
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Cause
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Lightning
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Acres
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447
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Containment
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70%
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Evacuations
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Trailhead and recreation closures
in the area.
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Fatalities
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None Reported
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Structures Lost
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None Reported
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Resources
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34 Personnel Assigned
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Executive Order Issued
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No – Federal Land
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Funding
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Federal Land
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Information Sources
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www.inciweb.org,
SEOC Status Report, Ouray Ranger District Update, GACC Large Incident Report
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Big Meadows Fire
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Fire Name
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Big Meadows Fire
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Fire Start Date
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June 10, 2013
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Location/County
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Grand County/ Rocky Mountain
National Park
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Cause
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Lightning
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Acres
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652
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Containment
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95%
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Evacuations
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None Reported
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Fatalities
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None Reported
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Structures Lost
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None Reported
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Resources
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11 Personnel Assigned
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Executive Order Issued
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Yes
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Funding
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Federal Land
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Information Sources
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Today’s Fire Outlook
The fire situation rating for the
Rocky Mountain Area is at a Preparedness Level 3. The National
Preparedness Level remains at a Level 3.
Monthly Seasonal Outlook from the Rocky Mountain Area Coordination Center: http://www.nifc.gov/nicc/predictive/outlooks/monthly_seasonal_outlook.pdf
Colorado Fire Restriction Information
Each county is responsible for
enacting appropriate restrictions.
View COEM’s current map of Colorado Fire Restrictions at: https://www.google.com/fusiontables/embedviz?viz=MAP&q=select+col4+from+1o76CJOtWMM37FdAb-dpQdTeUlwkbC0oBFAETH78&h=false&lat=39.02634487425597&lng=-105.550565&z=7&t=1&l=col4
View COEM’s current map of Colorado Fire Restrictions at: https://www.google.com/fusiontables/embedviz?viz=MAP&q=select+col4+from+1o76CJOtWMM37FdAb-dpQdTeUlwkbC0oBFAETH78&h=false&lat=39.02634487425597&lng=-105.550565&z=7&t=1&l=col4
Colorado Weather Watches and Warnings Information
For information on active fire
weather watches and warnings visit: http://www.weather.gov/alerts-beta/co.php?x=1.
A map can be viewed at: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/firewx/main.php.
Colorado Smoke Outlook
For information about wildfire smoke
visit: http://www.colorado.gov/airquality/wildfire.aspx
For information on Colorado air quality visit: http://www.colorado.gov/airquality/advisory.aspx
For information on Colorado air quality visit: http://www.colorado.gov/airquality/advisory.aspx
