Monday, July 8, 2024

Fire Activity 7/7/2024

   Davis Meadow Fire

Time Reported:  7/07/2024 6:00 pm

  • Size: .10 acre
  • Location: Chaffee County, Salida Ranger District, 6 Miles Southwest of Buena Vista, CO 
  • Jurisdiction: US Forest Service
  • Resources: US Forest Service engine
  • Containment: 100% 7/8/24 at 4:00 pm for .10 acre.
  • Controlled: 7/11/2024 at 2:00pm for .10 acre.
  • Structures Threatened: None
  • Evacuation: None
  • Closures: None
  • Cause: lightning
  • Fuels: Lodge pole, Dough fir
  • #DavisMeadowFire_CO

 Update 7/9/24 2:30pm: Salida engine confirmed Davis Meadow Fire was contained on 7/8/24 at 4:00pm 

 Update 7/8/24 6:00pm: The engine crew is hiking off the fire and plan on returning tomorrow to ensure no smoke or heat is present within the fires perimeter. 

 Update 7/8/24 4:00pm: Name correction from David Meadows to Davis Meadows Fire. Resources are still on scene working on mopping up the fire. Fire remains .10 acre.

Initial Report: 7/8/24 12:30pm - Forest Service engine has arrived on scene of the Davis Meadow Fire that was reported late last night. The fire is .10 acre with low spread potential. Engine crew members are working to contain the fire.

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