Wednesday, June 21, 2017

Rolling Creek Fire

  • Size: 1/10 acre
  • Location: 8 miles SE of Bailey in the Lost Creek Wilderness
  • County:  Park County
  • Reported:  6/20 at 5:00 PM
  • Containment: 100%
  • Structures Threatened: No
  • Closures: None
  • Cause: Unknown
  • Fuels: Ponderosa Pine
  • #RollingCreekFire
  • Smoke was visible from State Highway 285, County Road 126, and the Wellington Lake Area
  • A helicopter from Monument Fire Center put 10 bucket drops on fire shortly after discovery
  • Engine crew began 3 hour hike at 6:00 AM this morning to begin suppression efforts
  • Pike Hotshots will arrive mid-morning today to support the engine crew if needed


Photos from afternoon of 6/20