Information from the Brush Creek Fire Public Information Officer
The Brush Creek Fire is 150 acres. Fire activity has
increased as the sun hits the west aspect or slope of the fire. The
blaze backed into the Brush Creek drainage overnight and is moving
within one third to one half mile of the structures west of the
incident. Air tankers are dropping retardant on the west flank to
protect the structures and give firefighters an opportunity to work in
that area. Dozers are also on scene beginning to build fireline around
the structures. The rest of the fire is looking good. The west flank
remains the highest area of concern. Other control issues are the dry
fuels, poor access and tough terrain.
Arriving
this morning are two type 2 hand crews, two hot shot crews and an
additional engine. Fire personnel are securing a helispot in support of
those resources. A local type 3 Incident Management Team has assumed
management of the fire.
The
first objective is protection of life and structures and the structure
protection engines will continue to guard the residences in that area.
Lightning has been determined the cause of this incident.
The
Brush Creek Fire is near Douglas Pass on Bureau of Land Management
public land 17 miles east of the Utah border. It is situated on Pike
Ridge burning in heavy timber with limited, difficult access. Oil and
gas facilities are a few miles northeast of the incident.
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