Monday, April 8, 2024

Fire Activity 4/8/2024

Turkey Track Fire

Time Reported:  4/08/2024 5:11 pm

  • Size: 6 acres
  • Location: Douglas County, 11 miles Northwest of Woodland Park, CO, Pikes Peak Ranger District, Turkey Tracks Shooting Area.
  • Jurisdiction: US Forest Service
  • Resources: US Forest Service resources responding to incident; Douglas & Teller County, and other cooperating resources on scene
  • Containment6 acres 100% @ 7:25pm 4/8/24
  • Controlled: 4/9/24 @1:30pm for 6 acres
  • Structures Threatened: None
  • Evacuation: None
  • Closures: None
  • Cause: Human; under investigation
  • Fuels: Grass, shrubs, downed trees
  • #TurkeyTrackFire_CO

Update 4/09/24 9:00am: Snowy weather conditions assisted in the containment of the Turkey Track Fire yesterday at 7:25pm

Update 4/08/24 7:00pm: USFS firefighters on scene of the Turkey Track Fire and are working to establish fire line around the perimeter of the fire. The fire is reported at 6 acres with a low potential to spread as the characteristic of the fire is smoldering.

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