Colorado Wildfire Report: July 8

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 Peak Fire
  • 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:

West Fork Fire Complex (includes West Fork, Windy Pass and Papoose Fires)
Fire Name
West Fork Fire Complex:
West Fork Fire| Papoose Fire| Windy Pass Fire
Fire Start Date
June 5, 2013
Location/County
Mineral and Hinsdale
Cause
Lightning
Acres
110,405
Containment
19%
Evacuations
 ~100
Fatalities
None Reported
Structures Lost
A small pump  house in the Papoose Fire.
Resources
817 Personnel Assigned
Executive Order Issued
Yes
Funding
Disaster Emergency Fund, Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG)
Information Sources
www.inciweb.org, SEOC Status Report, West Fork PIO, GACC Large Incident Report

East Peak Fire

 

Fire Name
East Peak Fire
Fire Start Date
June 19, 2013
Location/County
Huerfano County
Cause
Lightning
Acres
13,572
Containment
95%
Evacuations
None Reported
Fatalities
None Reported
Structures Lost
28  structures (10 homes)
Resources
9 Personnel Assigned
Executive Order Issued
Yes
Funding
Disaster Emergency Fund, Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG)
Information Sources
www.inciweb.org, Huerfano PIO,


East Fork Fire
Fire Name
East Fork Fire
Fire Start Date
June 15, 2013
Location/County
Gunnison County
Cause
Lightning
Acres
447
Containment
70%
Evacuations
Trailhead and recreation closures in the area.
Fatalities
None Reported
Structures Lost
None Reported
Resources
83 Personnel  Assigned
Executive Order Issued
No – Federal Land
Funding
Federal Land
Information Sources
www.inciweb.org, SEOC Status Report, Ouray Ranger District Update, GACC Large Incident Report

Big Meadows Fire
Fire Name
Big Meadows Fire
Fire Start Date
June 10, 2013
Location/County
Grand County/ Rocky Mountain National Park
Cause
Lightning
Acres
652
Containment
95%
Evacuations
None Reported
Fatalities
None Reported
Structures Lost
None Reported
Resources
11 Personnel Assigned
Executive Order Issued
Yes
Funding
Federal Land
Information Sources
www.inciweb.org


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 

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
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