Fire Activity 10/04/2024

 Turkey Tracks 7 Fire

Time Reported: 10/04/2024 4:04pm

• Size: 5 acres
• Location: Douglas County, 9 miles SE of Deckers, Colorado, Turkey Tracks Shooting Range Pikes Peak Ranger District
• Jurisdiction: US Forest Service 
• Resources: Multiple of USFS engines, Mountain Community engines &  Douglas County helicopter
• Containment: 100% 10/04/2024 @7:00 pm for 5 acres 
• Controlled: 10/05/2024 @ 5:30 pm for 5 acres
• Structures Threatened: None
• Evacuation: None
• Closures: Asking the public to avoid entering Turkey Tracks shooting range and surrounding area
• Cause: unknown
• Fuels: grass 
• #TurkeyTracks7Fire_CO

Update 10/04/2024 7:00pm #TurkeyTracks7Fire_CO is 100% contained resources have constructed line around the fires edge and will return tomorrow for mop up operations.

Initial response: Douglas County helicopter and several engines responds to the 5 acre Turkey Tracks 7 Fire.  Douglas County helicopter is actively conducting bucket drops over the fire. For the safety to the public and firefighters please avoid entering the Turkey Tracks shooting range and surrounding area.

Turkey Tracks 7 Fire 10/4/2024

Turkey Tracks 7 Fire 10/4/2024

Map: 

Fire Activity 9/29/2024

Turkey Tracks 6 Fire

Time Reported: 09/29/2024 1:18pm

• Size: .25 acre
• Location: Teller County, 8.6 miles SE of Deckers, Colorado, Turkey Tracks Shooting Range Pikes Peak Ranger District
• Jurisdiction: US Forest Service 
• Resources: USFS resources &  Douglas County helicopter
• Containment: 100% contained on 9/29/24 @5:00pm 
• Controlled: 
• Structures Threatened: None
• Evacuation: None
• Closures: None
• Cause: unknown
• Fuels: grass and downed heavy fuel 
• #TurkeyTracks6Fire_CO

Initial response: Douglas County and USFS recourses respond to a smoke report near Turkey Tracks Shooting Range. Fire management will assess the fire to determine the best tactic to use; ensuring safety to public and firefighters. Douglas County helicopter has conducted bucket drops over the fire to minimize its spread.

Map: 

 

North Beaver Creek Fire

Time Reported: 09/29/2024 6:43 am

• Size: .25 acre
• Location: El Paso County, 8.6 miles NE of Woodland Park, Colorado, Mt Herman Rd. Pikes Peak Ranger District
• Jurisdiction: US Forest Service 
• Resources: USFS resources &  Monument Fire
• Containment: 100% contained on 9/29/24 @ 1:00pm for .25 acre
• Controlled: 10/01/2024 @12:48pm for 0.25 acre
• Structures Threatened: None
• Evacuation: None
• Closures: None
• Cause: unknown; under investigation
• Fuels: ponderosa pine
• #NorthBeaverCreekFire_CO

Initial Response -Engines from USFS & Monument Fire Department are on scene the #NorthBeaverCreekFire_CO. All forward progression has been stopped and fire line has been constructed around the .25 acre fire. Smoke is highly visible from I-25, Colorado Springs and Monument. 

Smoke column from the #NorthBeaverCreekFire_CO

Map:

Fire Activity 9/28/24

 821 Fire

Time Reported: 09/28/2024 12:47 pm

• Size: 107 acres  
• Location: Park County, 5 miles SE of Jefferson, Colorado. South Park Ranger District
• Jurisdiction: US Forest Service 
• Resources: Multiple engines and resources from USFS, Platte Canyon Mod, Silver Thread Mod, Northwest Fire, Jefferson Commo, Hartsel Fire, and Platte Canyon Fire
• Containment: 100% 10/03/24 @5:38pm for 107 acres
• Controlled: 
• Structures Threatened: None
• Evacuation: None
• Closures: None
• Cause: unknown; under investigation
• Fuels: grass, timber understory, 
• #821Fire_CO

Update 10/3/2024 12:30pm The 821 fire is 95% contained and firefighters continue to patrol the fire and extinguish hot-spots near the fire line.

Park County is going into fire restrictions and will be enforcing these restrictions on Federal Lands. For more information on these restrictions please visit their website. https://www.parkcountyco.gov/AlertCenter.aspx?AID=Countywide-Stage-1-Fire-Ban-in-Effect-61

Update 9/30/2024 5:00pm The #821Fire_CO is 30% contained. Crews were able to accurately map the fire increasing acreage to 107 acres. Firefighters mopped up the edge of the fire and will continue with these operations for the next few days.  

Update 9/30/2024 11:00am #821Fire_CO is 10% contained. No holding concerns present this morning. Crew will continue mop up operations. A Multi Mission Aircraft (MMA) flight is expected for late this morning. The flight will check for heat signatures close to the line. Light smoke is expected to be visible in the area as heavy fuels continue to smolder well with in the perimeter.

Update 9/29/2024 1:15pm South Park firefighters continue moping up the fire line around the #821Fire_CO. The pictures below show the interior firing effects from the burn out operation, where low intensity fire consumed the majority of the grasses.

Aerial photo taken by MMA of the 821 fire 9/30/2024

#821Fire_CO interior fuels consumed by burn operations conducted 9/28/24

#821Fire_CO interior fuels smoldering

Update 9/29/2024 8:45am After yesterdays burn operations the fire is 95 acres. No holding concerns present to the fire line this morning. Firefighters will engage in mop up securing the fires edge. Less smoke is expected today but is still highly visible from highway 285 corridor from Fairplay to Kenosha Pass.

#821Fire_CO 8.29.24  light smoke from smoldering fuels

#821Fire_CO 8.29.24 

Update 9/28/2024 6:00pm  South Park Ranger District utilizes indirect firing tactics to primarily keep firefighters from operating amongst numerous snags and heavy surface fuels. Moderate fire conditions allows for appropriate indirect tactics. Expect more smoke in the area as crews burn out from Forest Road 821 and 131 and utilize engines to reinforce the fires edge with wet line.

#821Fire_CO 9/28/24 6:00pm burn operations

#821Fire_CO engine supporting fire operations

Initial response: Multiple resources including Department of Fire Prevention and Control helicopter responding to the 821 fire 5 miles se of Jefferson, CO. The fire is reported at 10 acres. 

#821Fire_CO @2:15pm 9/28/24

Map:

 

Fire Activity 9/24/24

  Turkey Tracks 5 Fire

Time Reported: 09/24/2024 1:41 pm

• Size: 37 acres  
• Location: Teller County, 6.92 miles NW of Woodland Park, Colorado. Pikes Peak Ranger District
• Jurisdiction: US Forest Service
• Resources: Multiple engines and resources from USFS, Northeast Teller County, Douglas County and Mountain Communities Volunteer Fire Department
• Containment: 100% 9/25/24 @7:00pm for 37 acres
• Controlled: 9/30/24 12:37pm for 37 acres
• Structures Threatened: None
• Evacuation: None
• Closures: None
• Cause: unknown 
• Fuels: grass and hazardous target shooting debris
• #TurkeyTracks5Fire_CO

 Update 9/26/24 6:00pm - #TurkeyTracks5Fire_CO is 37 acres due to the clean up work crews implemented to unburned pockets of fuel along the dozer lines.  As of 9/25/24 the Turkey Tracks 5 Fire was determined 100% contained; roads, dozer line and other holding features (including handline and wet line) surround the footprint. Today firefighters monitored and patrolled #TurkeyTracks5Fire_CO. No holding concerns were found around the fire’s perimeter. Interior fuels including downed logs, slash and stumps continue to smolder and emit smoke to the surrounding area. Smoke is expected to be present until smoldering fuels consume completely. Tomorrow 9/27/24 Turkey Tracks shooting range will be open to the public however it is advised to avoid the burned area if possible. The smoldering fuel holds lots of heat that can be harmful to humans and pets if stepped on or touched. Fire crews will continue patrolling and checking the fire through the weekend.

Update 9/25/24 11:30am: Crews continue to clean up unburned pockets of fuel in the interior of the fire area. The public can expect to see smoke in the area as firefighters continue to do work this fire. The fire remains in its same footprint at the time of the last report last evening. Firefighters have accurately mapped the footprint of the fire and the updated acreage is 30 acres. The 100 acres was a visual estimate from firefighters as they were working the fire last night. The Turkey Tracks area remains closed due to the fire activity and it is expected to remain closed until firefighters have contained the fire.

Update 9/24/24, 6:00pm: The Turkey Tracks 5 Fire is approximately 100 acres after the firing operation that firefighters completed. The Turkey Track fire is in an area heavily used for target shooting and there are large amounts of trash and unspent ammunition of all kinds in the area which presents multiple hazards to firefighters. This area historically has anywhere from 5-10 fires annually due to target shooting and fire managers have built fire breaks to help protect the surrounding communities from fire. Today, firefighters took an opportunity to utilize these existing fire breaks in the area to burn off the grass, and various types of trash in the area. This not only helps keep firefighters from having to make a direct attack on the fire amongst the hazardous debris, but it also clears the area of available vegetation/grass to prevent fires in the future further protecting the nearby communities. The weather conditions along with the correct resource support from Northeast Teller County Fire, Douglas County and Mountain Communities Volunteer Fire Department made the operation possible and successful. The public and residents nearby can expect to see smoke over the next couple days as the interior fuels continue to consume. Firefighters will remain on scene this evening and the next few days. Target shooters can expect the area to be closed to access for the next several days as firefighters continue to mop up the fire.

Update: 9/24/24 5:00pm Crews are preparing the area for a burning operation at Turkey Tracks. Douglas & Teller County Sheriffs are clearing the area of public use. Lots of fire traffic are present. Asking the public to avoid the area while fire crews are working. 

Turkey Tracks 5 Fire 9/25/24

Firing operation 9/24/24

Firing operation 9/24/24

Lookout/observer during firing operation 9/24/24

Map:

Fire Activity 9/23/2024

 Winsock Fire

Time Reported: 09/23/2024 11:20 am

• Size: .10 acre
• Location: El Paso County, 2.9 miles SW of Monument, CO. Pikes Peak Ranger District
• Jurisdiction: US Forest Service
• Resources: 1 engine
• Containment: 100% 9/23/24 @3:20 pm for .10 acre
• Controlled: 9/23/24 @1:20 pm .10 acre
• Structures Threatened: None
• Evacuation: None
• Closures: None
• Cause: Human, campfire
• Fuels: 
• #WindsockFire_CO

Map:

Fire Activity 9/21/2024

 56 Fire

Time Reported: 09/21/2024 12:48 pm

• Size: 5.25 acres
• Location:  3 miles ENE of Jefferson, CO. Park County, South Park RD.  Off County Road 56.
• Jurisdiction: US Forest Service
• Resources: Forest Service Engine and 0ne squad
• Containment: 9/21/2024 at 6:30 pm for 5.25 acres
• Controlled:  9/22/2024 at 3:30 pm for 5.25 acres
• Structures Threatened: None
• Evacuation: None
• Closures: None
• Cause: Unknown
• Fuels: Grass, Aspen and mountain shrub
• #56Fire_CO

MAP: 

Fire Activity 9/14/2024

  Willow Crossing Fire

Time Reported: 09/14/2024 6:28 am

• Size: 863.3 acres
• Location: 15 miles SE of Campo, CO. Baca County, Comanche Grasslands
• Jurisdiction: US Forest Service
• Resources: Baca County Fire Department & mutual aid resources 
• Containment: 100% 9/15/2024 9:15 am
• Controlled: 9/16/2024 6:00pm 
• Structures Threatened: None
• Evacuation: None
• Closures: None
• Cause: Lightning
• Fuels: grass & brush
• #WillowCrossingFire_CO
• Map: