Scraggy View Fire
Time Reported: 7/03/2024 11:59 am
- Size: .25 acre
- Location: Jefferson County, South Platte Ranger District, 5 Miles Southeast of Buffalo Creek, CO
- Jurisdiction: US Forest Service
- Resources: US Forest Service resources: 2 engines & a handcrew
- Containment: 100% contained on 7/3/24 at 7:00pm
- Controlled: 7/4/24 at 2:05pm for .25 acre
- Structures Threatened: None
- Evacuation: None
- Closures: None
- Cause: unknown
- Fuels: Grass, Juniper & Ponderosa Pine
- #ScraggyViewFire_CO
Update: 7/4/24 2:00pm - Resources declared the fire 100% contained as of 7:00pm 7/3/24. Today crews made their way into the #ScraggyViewFire_CO and have confirmed that all fire lines held. Little to no smoke showing within the fire perimeter.
Update: 7/3/24 7:40pm - All resources on the #ScraggyViewFire_CO have come off the fire line. They plan on reengaging, tomorrow 7/4/24. The helicopter and handcrew will continue mopping up the .25 acre fire and securing its edge.
Update: 7/3/24 5:00pm - Crews have made it on scene of the #ScraggyViewFire_CO and are working with the helicopter doing bucket drops to suppress the fire. The fire remains .25 acre and is creeping with a low rate of spread potential.
Initial Report: The helicopter is currently doing bucket drops over the fire.US Forest Service engines & module crews are looking to gain access into the fire as they have to cross the South Platte River to get to it.
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