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#CAwx #ORwx #WAwx #UTwx #NVwx #AZwx #COwx #FireStatus Status of fires followed by BakersRelay as of 6:00 am EDT August 7, 2025. NOTE Fire info may be several hours old. Arizona #DragonBravoFire ACRES 132,309.1 CONT. 30% #BillyFire ACRES 4,076 CONTAINMENT 38% #ClearCutTankFire ACRES 108 CONTAIN. 20% #LookOutFire ACRES 370.1 CONTAINMENT unk
#BroncoFire ACRES 5,000 CONTAINMENT Unk California #GiffordFire: ACRES 96,016 Containment 15% #BigCliffFire ACRES 895.2 CONTAINMENT 19% #RosaFire ACRES 1,690 CONTAINMENT 25% #GoldFire ACRES 1,078.9 CONTAINMENT 15% Colorado #TurnerGulchFire ACRES 26,440.9 CONTAIN. 49% #SouthRimFire ACRES 4,232 CONT. 52% #ElkRBXFire ACRES 24,517.7 CONTAINMENT 0% #LeeFire ACRES 45,000 CONTAINMENT 0% #LerouxFire ACRES 179.3 CONTAINMENT 35%
#StonerMesaFire ACRES 514.3 CONTAIN. Unk
#TwelveFire ACRES 1,000 CONTAINMENT Unk Oregon #CougarFire ACRES 293.4 CONTAINMENT 10% Nevada #CatCanyonFire ACRES 16,044 CONT. 70% #JakesFire ACRES 72,893 CONTAINMENT 32% #AdobeMtnFire ACRES 10,668 CONTAIN. 25% Utah #MonroeCanyonFire ACRES 66,274.7 CONT. 16% Washington #BearGulchFire ACRES 5,136.3 CONTAIN. 3% #PomasFire ACRES 3,468 CONTAINMENT unk #SiwashFire ACRES 361.6 CONTAINMENT unk #KinkaidCreekFire ACRES 264.6 CONTAIN. 15% Fires 80% or more Containment & on a Monitor Status
#LakeFire ACRES 401 CONTAINMENT 80% #ElkhornFire ACRES 297.7 CONTAINMENT 93% #DrawFire ACRES 316 CONTAINMENT 80% -
#CAwx #ORwx #WAwx #UTwx #NVwx #AZwx #COwx #FireStatus Status of fires followed by BakersRelay as of 6:00 am EDT August 7, 2025. NOTE Fire info may be several hours old. Arizona #DragonBravoFire ACRES 132,309.1 CONT. 30% #BillyFire ACRES 4,076 CONTAINMENT 38% #ClearCutTankFire ACRES 108 CONTAIN. 20% #LookOutFire ACRES 370.1 CONTAINMENT unk
#BroncoFire ACRES 5,000 CONTAINMENT Unk California #GiffordFire: ACRES 96,016 Containment 15% #BigCliffFire ACRES 895.2 CONTAINMENT 19% #RosaFire ACRES 1,690 CONTAINMENT 25% #GoldFire ACRES 1,078.9 CONTAINMENT 15% Colorado #TurnerGulchFire ACRES 26,440.9 CONTAIN. 49% #SouthRimFire ACRES 4,232 CONT. 52% #ElkRBXFire ACRES 24,517.7 CONTAINMENT 0% #LeeFire ACRES 45,000 CONTAINMENT 0% #LerouxFire ACRES 179.3 CONTAINMENT 35%
#StonerMesaFire ACRES 514.3 CONTAIN. Unk
#TwelveFire ACRES 1,000 CONTAINMENT Unk Oregon #CougarFire ACRES 293.4 CONTAINMENT 10% Nevada #CatCanyonFire ACRES 16,044 CONT. 70% #JakesFire ACRES 72,893 CONTAINMENT 32% #AdobeMtnFire ACRES 10,668 CONTAIN. 25% Utah #MonroeCanyonFire ACRES 66,274.7 CONT. 16% Washington #BearGulchFire ACRES 5,136.3 CONTAIN. 3% #PomasFire ACRES 3,468 CONTAINMENT unk #SiwashFire ACRES 361.6 CONTAINMENT unk #KinkaidCreekFire ACRES 264.6 CONTAIN. 15% Fires 80% or more Containment & on a Monitor Status
#LakeFire ACRES 401 CONTAINMENT 80% #ElkhornFire ACRES 297.7 CONTAINMENT 93% #DrawFire ACRES 316 CONTAINMENT 80% -
#CAwx #ORwx #WAwx #UTwx #NVwx #AZwx #COwx #FireStatus Status of fires followed by BakersRelay as of 6:00 am EDT August 6, 2025. NOTE Fire info may be several hours old. Arizona #DragonBravoFire ACRES 130,520.3 CONT. 13% #BillyFire ACRES 3,306 CONTAINMENT 46% #ClearCutTankFire ACRES 108 CONTAIN. 20% #LookOutFire ACRES 370.1 CONTAINMENT unk California #GiffordFire: ACRES 83,932.5 Containment 9% #BigCliffFire ACRES 753.9 CONTAINMENT 7% #LakeFire ACRES 401 CONTAINMENT 70% #RosaFire ACRES 1,658.2 CONTAINMENT 15% #GoldFire ACRES 1,009.3 CONTAINMENT 5% Colorado #TurnerGulchFire ACRES 24,945.5 CONTAIN. 49% #SouthRimFire ACRES 4,232 CONT. 52% #ElkRBXFire ACRES 8,304 CONTAINMENT 0% #LeeFire ACRES 22,497.1 CONTAINMENT unk #LerouxFire ACRES 179.3 CONTAINMENT 0% Oregon Nevada #CatCanyonFire ACRES 16,044 CONT. 70% #JakesFire ACRES 66,292.9 CONTAINMENT 18% #AdobeMtnFire ACRES 10,668 CONTAIN. 25% Utah #MonroeCanyonFire ACRES 64,957 CONT. 15% Washington #BearGulchFire ACRES 5,136.3 CONTAIN. 3% #PomasFire ACRES 3,468 CONTAINMENT unk #SiwashFire ACRES 361.6 CONTAINMENT unk #KinkaidCreekFire ACRES 221 CONTAIN. 15% Fires 80% or more Containment & on a Monitor Status
#MP22Fire ACRES 4,230 CONTAIN. 90%
#BullishFire ACRES 74 CONTAINMENT 100% #ElkhornFire ACRES 297.7 CONTAINMENT 87% #DrawFire ACRES 316 CONTAINMENT 80% -
#CAwx #ORwx #WAwx #UTwx #NVwx #AZwx #COwx #FireStatus Status of fires followed by BakersRelay as of 6:00 am EDT August 6, 2025. NOTE Fire info may be several hours old. Arizona #DragonBravoFire ACRES 130,520.3 CONT. 13% #BillyFire ACRES 3,306 CONTAINMENT 46% #ClearCutTankFire ACRES 108 CONTAIN. 20% #LookOutFire ACRES 370.1 CONTAINMENT unk California #GiffordFire: ACRES 83,932.5 Containment 9% #BigCliffFire ACRES 753.9 CONTAINMENT 7% #LakeFire ACRES 401 CONTAINMENT 70% #RosaFire ACRES 1,658.2 CONTAINMENT 15% #GoldFire ACRES 1,009.3 CONTAINMENT 5% Colorado #TurnerGulchFire ACRES 24,945.5 CONTAIN. 49% #SouthRimFire ACRES 4,232 CONT. 52% #ElkRBXFire ACRES 8,304 CONTAINMENT 0% #LeeFire ACRES 22,497.1 CONTAINMENT unk #LerouxFire ACRES 179.3 CONTAINMENT 0% Oregon Nevada #CatCanyonFire ACRES 16,044 CONT. 70% #JakesFire ACRES 66,292.9 CONTAINMENT 18% #AdobeMtnFire ACRES 10,668 CONTAIN. 25% Utah #MonroeCanyonFire ACRES 64,957 CONT. 15% Washington #BearGulchFire ACRES 5,136.3 CONTAIN. 3% #PomasFire ACRES 3,468 CONTAINMENT unk #SiwashFire ACRES 361.6 CONTAINMENT unk #KinkaidCreekFire ACRES 221 CONTAIN. 15% Fires 80% or more Containment & on a Monitor Status
#MP22Fire ACRES 4,230 CONTAIN. 90%
#BullishFire ACRES 74 CONTAINMENT 100% #ElkhornFire ACRES 297.7 CONTAINMENT 87% #DrawFire ACRES 316 CONTAINMENT 80% -
Geoff Havens, Reporter
Aug 5 at 10:02 AM EDT
All zones that were in evacuation warning status have been lifted per the La Plata County Government.Patricia Jacobs, Staff Reporter
Aug 4 at 6:48 PM EDTThe fire is now 81% contained, per the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC).
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Geoff Havens, Reporter
Aug 5 at 10:02 AM EDT
All zones that were in evacuation warning status have been lifted per the La Plata County Government.Patricia Jacobs, Staff Reporter
Aug 4 at 6:48 PM EDTThe fire is now 81% contained, per the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC).
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#CAwx #ORwx #WAwx #UTwx #NVwx #AZwx #COwx #FireStatus Status of fires followed by BakersRelay as of 6:00 am EDT August 5, 2025. NOTE Fire info may be several hours old. Arizona #DragonBravoFire ACRES 123,500.9 CONT. 13% #BillyFire ACRES 2,515 CONTAINMENT 65% #ClearCutTankFire ACRES 108 CONTAIN. 20% #LookOutFire ACRES 370.1 CONTAINMENT unk California #GiffordFire: ACRES 72,460 Containment 3% #BigCliffFire ACRES 546 CONTAINMENT 2% #LakeFire ACRES 400.7 CONTAINMENT 50%
#RosaFire ACRES 1,200 CONTAINMENT 0%
#GoldFire ACRES 348.8 CONTAINMENT 0% Colorado #TurnerGulchFire ACRES 22,053 CONTAIN. 49% #SouthRimFire ACRES 4,232 CONT. 52% #ElkRBXFire ACRES 6,000 CONTAINMENT 0% #LeeFire ACRES 13,024.5 CONTAINMENT unk
#LerouxFire ACRES 700 CONTAINMENT 0% Oregon #BullishFire ACRES 74 CONTAINMENT unk Nevada #CatCanyonFire ACRES 16,044 CONT. 70% #JakesFire ACRES 47,385.1 CONTAINMENT 15% #MP22Fire ACRES 3,829 CONTAIN. 78% #AdobeMtnFire ACRES 10,668 CONTAIN. 5% Utah #MonroeCanyonFire ACRES 63,653 CONT. 13% Washington #BearGulchFire ACRES 4,928.5 CONTAIN. 3% #PomasFire ACRES 3,465 CONTAINMENT unk #SiwashFire ACRES 361.6 CONTAINMENT unk #KinkaidCreekFire ACRES 221 CONTAIN. Unk Fires 80% or more Containment & on a Monitor Status
#StudHorseFire ACRES 539 CONTAIN. 100%
##CherryFire ACRES 82.6 CONTAINMENT 100%
#CoulterFire ACRES 115 CONTAINMENT 100%
#ElkhornFire ACRES 297.7 CONTAINMENT 81% #DrawFire ACRES 316 CONTAINMENT 80% -
#CAwx #ORwx #WAwx #UTwx #NVwx #AZwx #COwx #FireStatus Status of fires followed by BakersRelay as of 6:00 am EDT August 5, 2025. NOTE Fire info may be several hours old. Arizona #DragonBravoFire ACRES 123,500.9 CONT. 13% #BillyFire ACRES 2,515 CONTAINMENT 65% #ClearCutTankFire ACRES 108 CONTAIN. 20% #LookOutFire ACRES 370.1 CONTAINMENT unk California #GiffordFire: ACRES 72,460 Containment 3% #BigCliffFire ACRES 546 CONTAINMENT 2% #LakeFire ACRES 400.7 CONTAINMENT 50%
#RosaFire ACRES 1,200 CONTAINMENT 0%
#GoldFire ACRES 348.8 CONTAINMENT 0% Colorado #TurnerGulchFire ACRES 22,053 CONTAIN. 49% #SouthRimFire ACRES 4,232 CONT. 52% #ElkRBXFire ACRES 6,000 CONTAINMENT 0% #LeeFire ACRES 13,024.5 CONTAINMENT unk
#LerouxFire ACRES 700 CONTAINMENT 0% Oregon #BullishFire ACRES 74 CONTAINMENT unk Nevada #CatCanyonFire ACRES 16,044 CONT. 70% #JakesFire ACRES 47,385.1 CONTAINMENT 15% #MP22Fire ACRES 3,829 CONTAIN. 78% #AdobeMtnFire ACRES 10,668 CONTAIN. 5% Utah #MonroeCanyonFire ACRES 63,653 CONT. 13% Washington #BearGulchFire ACRES 4,928.5 CONTAIN. 3% #PomasFire ACRES 3,465 CONTAINMENT unk #SiwashFire ACRES 361.6 CONTAINMENT unk #KinkaidCreekFire ACRES 221 CONTAIN. Unk Fires 80% or more Containment & on a Monitor Status
#StudHorseFire ACRES 539 CONTAIN. 100%
##CherryFire ACRES 82.6 CONTAINMENT 100%
#CoulterFire ACRES 115 CONTAINMENT 100%
#ElkhornFire ACRES 297.7 CONTAINMENT 81% #DrawFire ACRES 316 CONTAINMENT 80% -
#CAwx #ORwx #WAwx #UTwx #NVwx #AZwx #COwx #FireStatus Status of fires followed by BakersRelay as of 6:00 am EDT August 4 2025. NOTE Fire info may be several hours old. Arizona #DragonBravoFire ACRES 120,599.8 CONT. 12% #BillyFire ACRES 2,470 CONTAINMENT 65% #ClearCutTankFire ACRES 108 CONTAIN. 20% #LookOutFire ACRES 370.1 CONTAINMENT unk California #GiffordFire: ACRES 65,061.8 Containment 3% #BigCliffFire ACRES 403.2 CONTAINMENT unk
#LakeFire ACRES 340 CONTAINMENT 25% Colorado #TurnerGulchFire ACRES 21,683 CONTAIN. 49% #SouthRimFire ACRES 4,232 CONT. 52% #ElkhornFire ACRES 297.7 CONTAINMENT 62% #ElkRBXFire ACRES 3,000 CONTAINMENT 0%
#CoulterFire ACRES 115 CONTAINMENT FPS Oregon #CherryFire ACRES 82.6 CONTAINMENT Unk Nevada #CatCanyonFire ACRES 16,044 CONT. 70% #JakesFire ACRES 3,271 CONTAINMENT 12% #MP22Fire ACRES 4,230 CONTAIN. 42% #SnowstormFire ACRES 22,316.7 CONT. 5% #AdobeMtnFire ACRES 5,500 CONTAIN. 0% Utah #MonroeCanyonFire ACRES 61,632.1 CONT. 13% Washington #BearGulchFire ACRES 4,760 CONTAIN. 3% #PomasFire ACRES 3,462 CONTAINMENT unk #StudHorseFire ACRES 539 CONTAIN. 75% #SiwashFire ACRES 361.6 CONTAINMENT unk #KinkaidCreekFire ACRES 220.9 CONTAIN. 0% Fires 80% or more Containment & on a Monitor Status
#CarFire ACRES 131 CONTAINMENT 100%
#DrawFire ACRES 316 CONTAINMENT 80% #RockCreekFire ACRES 31,192 CONTAIN. 80% #I4Fire ACRES 259 CONTAINMENT 80% -
#CAwx #ORwx #WAwx #UTwx #NVwx #AZwx #COwx #FireStatus Status of fires followed by BakersRelay as of 6:00 am EDT August 3 2025. NOTE Fire info may be several hours old.
Arizona #DragonBravoFire ACRES 114,737.3 CONT. 11% #BillyFire ACRES 2,470 CONTAINMENT 65% #DrawFire ACRES 316 CONTAINMENT 60% #ClearCutTankFire ACRES 108 CONTAIN. 20% #LookOutFire ACRES 370.1 CONTAINMENT unk California #GiffordFire: ACRES 30,519 Containment 5% #BigCliffFire ACRES 323.4 CONTAINMENT unk Colorado #TurnerGulchFire ACRES 21,622 CONTAIN. 49% #SouthRimFire ACRES 4,232 CONT. 52% #ElkhornFire ACRES 297.7 CONTAINMENT 52%
#ElkRBXFire ACRES 250 CONTAINMENT unk Oregon #CherryFire ACRES 82.6 CONTAINMENT Unk
#CarFire ACRES 131 CONTAINMENT Unk Nevada #CatCanyonFire ACRES 16,044 CONT. 70% #JakesFire ACRES 1,200 CONTAINMENT 10%
#MP22Fire ACRES 3,828.8 CONTAIN. 10%
#SnowstormFire ACRES 25,074.7 CONT. unk
#AdobeMtnFire ACRES 7,500 CONTAIN. unk Utah #MonroeCanyonFire ACRES 57,235.6 CONT. 4% Washington #BearGulchFire ACRES 4,500.4 CONTAIN. 3% #PomasFire ACRES 3,461 CONTAINMENT unk #StudHorseFire ACRES 543 CONTAIN. 60% #SiwashFire ACRES 361.6 CONTAINMENT unk #KinkaidCreekFire ACRES 70.6 CONTAINMENT 0% Fires 80% or more Containment & on a Monitor Status
#RockCreekFire ACRES 31,192 CONTAIN. 80%
#HowardsFire ACRES 100 CONTAINMENT 90%
#I4Fire ACRES 259 CONTAINMENT 80% -
#ElkhornFire #LaPlataCounty #COwx
Adam Johnson, Reporter
Aug 2 at 12:08 PM EDTHighlights: The La Plata County Sheriff’s Office lifted evacuations in Zones 6 and Zone 7 on Friday evening. Zones 3 and Zone 5 were changed from “Go” to “Get set.” A Forest Closure Order of Missionary Ridge Road remains in place.
New fire activity is still possible, especially as the weather gets warmer and drier in the days ahead…
…Operations Today:
Mop-up operations will continue and additional containment is expected in areas where there is high confidence that control lines will hold.
Mapping missions are planned in Division Golf (north), and firefighters there will continue securing line into Division Uniform (northeast).
Helicopters will again be available to make water drops and ferry supplies in support of the crews on the ground.
The full update can be found here. https://production-watchduty.s3.amazonaws.com/inbound_emails/111a5dbf48709c6436e1d8f4df87f2d66998b345efe7992c3d23e4e850b27c7f/Elkhorn_Fire_Daily_Update_August_2__2025.html
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#CAwx #ORwx #WAwx #UTwx #NVwx #AZwx #COwx #FireStatus Status of fires followed by BakersRelay as of 6:00 am EDT August 2 2025. NOTE Fire info may be several hours old. Arizona #DragonBravoFire ACRES 114,537.5 CONT. 9% #BillyFire ACRES 2,470 CONTAINMENT 65% #DrawFire ACRES 316 CONTAINMENT 60%
#ClearCutTankFire ACRES 108 CONTAIN. 20
#LookOutFire ACRES 370.1 CONTAINMENT unk California
#GiffordFire: ACRES 12,786.4 Containment 5% #BigCliffFire ACRES 315.9 CONTAINMENT unk #I4Fire ACRES 259 CONTAINMENT 25%
#HowardsFire ACRES 100 CONTAINMENT 45% Colorado #TurnerGulchFire ACRES 21,622 CONTAIN. 49% #SouthRimFire ACRES 4,232 CONT. 52% #ElkhornFire ACRES 317.2 CONTAINMENT 23% Oregon #RockCreekFire ACRES 31,192 CONTAIN. 75% #CherryFire ACRES 82.6 CONTAINMENT Unk Nevada #CatCanyonFire ACRES 16,044 CONT. 70% #JakesFire ACRES 2,500 CONTAINMENT ukn
#BluffFire ACRES 750 CONTAINMENT unk Utah #MonroeCanyonFire ACRES 57,118.2 CONT. 5% Washington #BearGulchFire ACRES 4,500.4 CONTAIN. 3% #PomasFire ACRES 3,458 CONTAINMENT unk #StudHorseFire ACRES 550 CONTAIN. 5% #SiwashFire ACRES 354.2 CONTAINMENT unk #KinkaidCreekFire ACRES 70.6 CONTAINMENT 0% Fires 80% or more Containment & on a Monitor Status
#MoonshineFire ACRES 2,863 CONT. 100% #HopeFire ACRES 8,177.2 CONTAINMENT 90% #BurdoinFire ACRES 10,675 CONTAIN. 90% #HighHornFire ACRES 119.9 CONTAIN Inactive #ButlerFire ACRES 21,057 CONTAINMENT 86% #GothicFire ACRES 36,069.6 CONTAINMENT 95% -
#CAwx #ORwx #WAwx #UTwx #NVwx #AZwx #COwx #FireStatus Status of fires followed by BakersRelay as of 6:00 am EDT August 1, 2025. NOTE Fire info may be several hours old. Arizona #DragonBravoFire ACRES 111,969.6 CONT. 9% #BillyFire ACRES 2,462 CONTAINMENT 79% #DrawFire ACRES 314 CONTAINMENT 53% California #BigCliffFire ACRES 263.9 CONTAINMENT unk
#I4Fire ACRES 259 CONTAINMENT 15% Colorado #TurnerGulchFire ACRES 21,319 CONTAIN. 49% #SouthRimFire ACRES 4,232 CONT. 52%
#ElkhornFire ACRES 317.2 CONTAINMENT 15% Oregon #RockCreekFire ACRES 31,135.6 CONTAIN. 10% #CherryCreekFire ACRES 82.6 CONTAINMENT Unk
#SpringRoadFire ACRES 261.2 CONTAIN. Unk Nevada #CatCanyonFire ACRES 16,044 CONT. 70%% #MoonshineFire ACRES 2,863 CONT. 70% Utah #MonroeCanyonFire ACRES 48,362.8 CONT. 7% Washington #BearGulchFire ACRES 3,054.6 CONTAIN. 3% #PomasFire ACRES 3,458 CONTAINMENT unk #StudHorseFire ACRES 550 CONTAIN. 5%
#SiwashFire ACRES 170 CONTAINMENT unk
#KinkaidFire ACRES 110 CONTAINMENT 0%
Fires 80% or more Containment & on a Monitor Status
#HopeFire ACRES 8,177.2 CONTAINMENT 90%
#BurdoinFire ACRES 10,675 CONTAIN. 90%
#HighHornFire ACRES 119.9 CONTAIN Inactive
#ButlerFire ACRES 21,057 CONTAINMENT 86% #GothicFire ACRES 36,069.6 CONTAINMENT 95% #BoardShantyFire ACRES 474 CONTAINMENT Inact #MammothFire ACRES 2,533 CONTAINMENT 80% #ClaytonRoadFire ACRES 200 CONTAIN. 100% #HartingGradeFire ACRES 336 CONTAIN Inactive #DeerCreekFire ACRES 17,725 CONTAIN. 81% #BoneyardFire ACRES 226 CONTAINMENT 88% -
#ElkhornFire #LaPlataCounty #COwx
Geoff Havens, Reporter
Jul 31 at 11:44 AM EDTOperations Today:
• Hotshot crews will continue constructing fireline in Bear Creek. This is slow, difficult work, even for skilled crews with moderated fire behavior. Afternoon thunderstorms will likely force crews off the line early again for safety reasons. Lightning poses a danger, as well as outflow winds causing dead trees to fall.
• Crews will continue to add depth to the firelines closest to homes and other values at risk by using water to extinguish hot spots. “Mopping up” is time consuming but helps ensure lines will be secure if hidden embers inside the perimeter re-emerge and cause flare-ups. This effort should lead to additional containment today.
• Four large “heavy” helicopters, and one smaller helicopter will be used to support fire crews. The focus of the aviation assets continues to be dropping water in the Bear Creek drainage, if needed.
See the full update from the Elkhorn Fire Inciweb Page Here. http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/cosjf-elkhorn-fire
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#ElkhornFire #LaPlataCounty #COwx
Adam Johnson, Reporter
Jul 29 at 1:57 PM EDTHere's today's video update with Operations Chief Nick Collard, per Elkhorn Fire Information on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1HbXYTbQfU/?mibextid=wwXIfr
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#ElkhornFire #LaPlata #COwx
2/2Operations Today:
Existing containment lines will continue to be improved and new line constructed when and where it is safe for firefighters to do so.
Additional new resources, including fire engines, ambulances and a second Interagency Hotshot Crew (IHC) are arriving.
Firefighter and fire managers will continue to formulate a plan to safely extend fire lines into the increasingly steep and rugged terrain in and near Bear Creek Canyon.
Helicopters will make water drops as conditions allow and as requested by personnel on the ground.
A public meeting is planned at Animas Elementary School, 373 Hermosa Meadows Road for Wednesday, July 30 at 6pm.
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#ElkhornFire #LaPlataCounty #COwx
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Geoff Havens, Reporter
Jul 29 at 11:04 am EDTHighlights: Cooler and more humid weather yesterday moderated fire behavior, though wind pushed fire further into Bear Creek Canyon. Firefighters on the ground made progress constructing and strengthening fire lines on the west, east and southern sides of the fire, supported by bulldozers and aircraft. No injuries were reported, and no structures were damaged. There was no change to evacuation orders on Monday. Additional resources continue to arrive, and others have been ordered. Some light rain is possible this afternoon, accompanied by gusty, erratic wind.
Fire Behavior & Weather: Tuesday’s forecast calls for increased cloud cover and higher humidity with a 10% chance of showers in the afternoon. While slightly cooler, more humid weather decreases the chances for new fire growth, thunderstorms also bring gusty winds and the chance of lighting. Outflow winds from thunderstorms can push the fire in any direction and lightning can cause new fires.
Operations Yesterday:
Bulldozer and hand line was completed along much of the eastern edge of the fire, reaching the rim of Bear Creek Canyon on the north.
The Helena Hotshots began constructing new fire line on the northwest side of the fire and made good progress extending the line towards Bear Creek Canyon.
Helicopters continued to make water drops to slow the fire’s growth and protect containment lines.
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Tomorrow's #SitRep is going to look far different than today's. I'm still camping with very sketchy cell service, but a quick look at the fire map shows a hellish day for our neighbors on the other side of the Rockies, fire everywhere...
I'll be back in civilization tomorrow and will do a deep dive on #HaydenFire, #ElkhornFire and all the new IA going on in surrounding areas.
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Tomorrow's #SitRep is going to look far different than today's. I'm still camping with very sketchy cell service, but a quick look at the fire map shows a hellish day for our neighbors on the other side of the Rockies, fire everywhere...
I'll be back in civilization tomorrow and will do a deep dive on #HaydenFire, #ElkhornFire and all the new IA going on in surrounding areas.
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Big blow up on the #ElkhornFire this evening.
The Salmon River is temporarily closed. Rafting groups being held above the fire will be released (and likely escorted through the fire area) later tonight or tomorrow morning.
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Big blow up on the #ElkhornFire this evening.
The Salmon River is temporarily closed. Rafting groups being held above the fire will be released (and likely escorted through the fire area) later tonight or tomorrow morning.
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#ElkhornFire 1,123 acres burning in the Frank Church #Wilderness right on the Main Salmon. The river is currently still open to rafters (and I'd expect it'll remain open, though some camp areas/beaches will close in that section).
Fires are extremely common in this area. The fire is staffed; not sure what management strategy will be implemented.
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#ElkhornFire 1,123 acres burning in the Frank Church #Wilderness right on the Main Salmon. The river is currently still open to rafters (and I'd expect it'll remain open, though some camp areas/beaches will close in that section).
Fires are extremely common in this area. The fire is staffed; not sure what management strategy will be implemented.