Fire Activity 12/23/23

Rock Creek Fire

Time Reported:  12/23/2023 10:31 am

• Size: .1 acre
• Location: Park County, 7 miles East of Jefferson, South Park Ranger District, near South Park RD and Ben Tyler Trail Head
• Jurisdiction: US Forest Service
• Resources: US Forest Service resources 
• Containment: 100% 12/23/2023 @1:29 pm for .1 acre
• Controlled: 1/31/2024 8:00am for .1 acre
• Structures Threatened: None
• Evacuation: None
• Closures: None
• Cause: Human
• Fuels: Single Tree 
• #RockCreekFire_CO

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Fire Activity 11/30/2023

 Schillings Road Fire

Time Reported:  11/30/2023 8:16 am

• Size: .1 acre
• Location: El Paso County,  Pikes Peak Ranger District, on the corner of Schillings Road and Lindbergh Road. 
• Jurisdiction: US Forest Service
• Resources: US Forest Service resources 
• Containment: 100% 11/30/2023 @10:00 am for .1 acre
• Controlled: 11/30/2023 @10:00pm  for .1 acre
• Structures Threatened: None
• Evacuation: None
• Closures: None
• Cause: Human
• Fuels: Abandoned campfire
• #SchillingsRoadFire_CO

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Fire Activity 10/27/2023

 Winding Stairs Fire

Time Reported:  10/27/2023 7:47 pm

• Size: .1 acre
• Location:  El Paso County,  Pikes Peak Ranger District, West of Monument, CO. east of the Rampart Road off FS Rd 323.
• Jurisdiction: US Forest Service
• Resources: US Forest Service resources 
• Containment: 100% 10/28/2023 @11:30 am for .1 acre
• Controlled: 10/30/2023 @12:50pm  for .1 acre
• Structures Threatened: None
• Evacuation: None
• Closures: None
• Cause: Human; under investigation
• Fuels:
• #WindingStairsFire_CO

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Firer Activity 10/26/2023

 Cabin Creek Fire

Time Reported:  10/26/2023 1:06 pm

• Size: .1 acre
• Location:  El Paso County,  Pikes Peak Ranger District, off the Barr Trail mile Marker 7.5
• Jurisdiction: US Forest Service
• Resources: US Forest Service resources 
• Containment: 100%  10/27/2023 for .1 acre
• Controlled:  10/27/2023 for .1 acre
• Structures Threatened: None
• Evacuation: None
• Closures: None
• Cause: Human; escaped campfire
• Fuels:
• #CabinCreekFire_CO

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Fire Activity 10/14/2023

 Saint Charles Fire

Time Reported:  10/14/2023 6:19 pm

• Size: 492 acres
• Location:  Pueblo County,  on the San Carlos Ranger District NE of Lake Isabel, CO. 
• Jurisdiction: US Forest Service
• Resources: US Forest Service resources, Type 2 Helicopter, type 6 engine, Multi Mission Aircraft flight (MMA).  
• Containment: 12/18/2023 2:30 pm
• Controlled: 1/09/2024 11:30 am
• Structures Threatened: 
• Evacuation: None
• Closures: None
• Cause: unknown 
• Fuels: Mixed Conifer
• #SaintCharlesFire_CO

Update 10/18/2023 @ 9:00pm:   For all further updates go to the Facebook link

https://www.facebook.com/SaintCharlesFire

Update 10/18/2023 @ 6:00pm:   A Type 3 team will take command of the #SaintCharlesFire_CO at 6:00 pm. The MMA flight mapped the fire at 19 acres, also communicating the fire intensity was low to moderate. Ordered resources are starting to arrive.  Helicopter did bucket drops through out the day.

Update 10/18/2023 @ 8:00am:   Fire is now 15 acres. The Colorado Multi Mission Aircraft (MMA) will fly the fire this morning and should get a new image of the fire and a update in acres. 

Update 10/17/2023 @ 9:30pm:    Fire is now reported as 9.6 acres. Today, one type one and one type 2 helicopters did numerous drops on the fire.  Winds were variable during the day, with some short range spotting (up to 200 yards) to the north, south, and west.  Line construction on the north side of the fire was possible in some areas where the fire reached the ridge where fuels and terrain were conducive for suppression efforts

Resources will continue to suppress the fire when opportunities arise, and identify areas where suppression efforts can be effective and have a high probability of success..

 

Resources on order/assigned:

 

2 Type 6 Engines

Type 4 IC

Type 3 IC.

Douglas County Heli tack Module

T2 Helicopter

T1 Helicopter

LOGS3

Plans T2

DIVS (on order)

Fireline Paramedic (on order)

2 PIO’s (filled)

Pike Hotshot Mod (6 people)

Suppression Module

2-Type 2IA crews ETA the 19^th

Update 10/17/2023 @ 3:30pm:  Fire is now estimated at 3 acres, Type 1 Helicopter is currently doing water bucket drops. The type 2 Helicopter is not operational for mechanical needs, will be operational tomorrow. Three firefighters are on the fire and putting in fireline.

 

Update 10/17/2023 @ 12:00pm:  Fire is now estimated at 1.3 acres, Type 2 Helicopter is currently doing water bucket drops. A type 1 Helicopter has been ordered with a ETA of 2 hrs. Terrain is steep and the fire is difficult to access. Firefighters are staged, fire managers are evaluating  risks of

 engagement of ground resources. Number one concern is firefighter safety.

Update 10/16/2023:  Fire located in mid slope of terrain, Difficult access, yesterday helicopter did numerous water bucket drops.  Helicopter did not fly any missions today.

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Fire Activity 10/15/2023

Monument Rock Fire

Time Reported:  10/15/2023 3:05 pm

• Size: .1 acre
• Location:  El Paso County,  Pikes Peak Ranger District near Monument Rock
• Jurisdiction: US Forest Service
• Resources: US Forest Service resources 
• Containment: 100%  10/15/2023 for .1 acre
• Controlled:  10/12/2023 for .1 acre
• Structures Threatened: None
• Evacuation: None
• Closures: None
• Cause: Human 
• Fuels:
• #MonumentRockFire_CO

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Fire Activity 10/12/2023

Limbaugh Fire

Time Reported:  10/12/2023 8:53 am

• Size: .1 acre
• Location:  El Paso County,  Pikes Peak Ranger District near Mt. Herman Trailhead 715
• Jurisdiction: US Forest Service
• Resources: US Forest Service resources 
• Containment: 100% at 10:24 pm on 10/12/2023 for .1 acre
• Controlled:  10/12/2023 at 10:43 pm for .1 acre
• Structures Threatened: None
• Evacuation: None
• Closures: None
• Cause: Human 
• Fuels: Escaped Campfire
• #LimbaughFire_CO

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Fire Activity 10/4/2023

1670 Fire

Time Reported:  10/04/2023 9:58 am

• Size: .1 acre
• Location:  El Paso County,  Pikes Peak Ranger District off  intersection Schilling Ave & Lindberg Ave
• Jurisdiction: US Forest Service
• Resources: US Forest Service resources 
• Containment: 100% at 11:00 pm on 10/04/2023 for .1 acre
• Controlled:  10/04/2023 at 11:00 pm for .1 acre
• Structures Threatened: None
• Evacuation: None
• Closures: None
• Cause: Human 
• Fuels: Escaped Campfire
• #1670Fire_CO

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Fire Activity 9/29/2023

  Twin Peaks Fire

Time Reported:  9/29/2023 6:05 pm

• Size: .1 acre
• Location:  5 miles southwest of Leadville, CO.  Lake County,  Leadville Ranger District in the Twin Lakes Campground.
• Jurisdiction: US Forest Service
• Resources: US Forest Service resources engine
• Containment: 100% at 9:0 am on 9/30/2023 for .1 acre
• Controlled:  9/30/2023 at 9:40 am for .1 acre
• Structures Threatened: None
• Evacuation: None
• Closures: None
• Cause: Human 
• Fuels: Campfire
• #TwinPeaksFire_CO

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Fire Activity 9/4/2023

 Wagon Tongue Fire

Time Reported:  9/4/2023 10:52 am

• Size: .1 acre
• Location: 7.3 miles South southwest of Lake George, CO.  Jefferson County,  South Park Ranger District
• Jurisdiction: US Forest Service
• Resources: US Forest Service resources module and engine
• Containment: 100% at 1:49 am on 9/4/2023
• Controlled:  
• Structures Threatened: None
• Evacuation: None
• Closures: None
• Cause: Lightning
• Fuels: Single tree
• #WagonTongueFire_CO

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Fire Activity 8/30/2023

Shooting Range 2 Fire

Time Reported:  8/30/2023 10:13 am

• Size: .1 acre
• Location: 3.75 miles South southeast of Buffalo Creek, CO.  Jefferson County,  South Platte Ranger District
• Jurisdiction: US Forest Service
• Resources: US Forest Service resources module and engine
• Containment: 100% at 11:04 am on 8/30/2023
• Controlled: 8/30/2023 11:04 am 
• Structures Threatened: None
• Evacuation: None
• Closures: None
• Cause: Human-debris pile burn
• Fuels:  Trash 
• #ShootingRange2Fire_CO

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Fire Activity 8/29/2023

  Thirtynine Mile Fire

Time Reported:  8/29/2023 8:30 pm

• Size: .1 acre
• Location: 6 Miles Northwest of Guffey, CO.  Park County,  South Park Ranger District
• Jurisdiction: US Forest Service
• Resources: US Forest Service resources module and engine
• Containment: 100% 8/30/2023 @ 3:21 pm for 0.1 acre
• Controlled: @ 3:55 pm on 9/7/2023 for .10 acre
• Structures Threatened: None
• Evacuation: None
• Closures: None
• Cause: Lightning
• Fuels: Grass, ponderosa pine & shrubs  
• #ThirtynineMileFire_CO

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Fire Activity 8/25/2023

 Little Echo Fire

Time Reported:  8/25/2023 8:25 am

• Size: .10 acre
• Location: 7.5 Miles Southeast of La Veta, CO.  Huerfano County,  San Carlos Ranger District
• Jurisdiction: US Forest Service
• Resources: US Forest Service resources have assessed the incident and have determined that the fire is in the Spanish Peaks Wilderness. Due to the rugged terrain and low spread potential fire management will monitor the fire and allow it to naturally suppress. Resources will continue to be vigilante of the Little Echo Fire and patrol the area.
• Containment: 100% Natural out on 9/07/2023 @ 3:36 pm. for .10 acre. Resources have been monitoring the Little Echo Fire and no movement of fire or smoke has been showing. The area also received significant amount of rain over the last week. The fire has been declared as naturally out.
• Controlled:
• Structures Threatened: None
• Evacuation: None
• Closures: None
• Cause: Lightning
• Fuels:  Single tree 
• #LittleEchoFire_CO

Update 8/25/2023 4:30 pm: Little Echo Fire showing very little smoke and minimal growth on the incident. The area on and around the fire has received light precipitation. Crews will continue to monitor and patrol the area. 

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8/25/2023 Small, light smoke column can be seen from La Veta. Little Echo Fire set to monitor status.

Fire Activity 8/23/2023

 Goat Creek Fire

Time Reported:  8/23/2023 3:43 pm

• Size: .1 acre
• Location: 2 miles West of  the Air Force Academy, CO.  El Paso County,  Pikes Peak Ranger District
• Jurisdiction: US Forest Service
• Resources: Resources from US Forest Service
• Containment: 100% at 12:00 pm on 8/24/2023 The fire was previously named the Eagle Creek fire, due to more accurate geographical area the name of the fire was changed to Goat Creek Fire.
• Controlled: at 1:30 pm on 8/25/2023 for .10 acre
• Structures Threatened: None
• Evacuation: None
• Closures: None
• Cause: Human; escaped campfire 
• Fuels:  mix conifer 
• #GoatCreekFire_CO

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