Update from Public Information Officer
Moffat County
The
Conway Fire is approximately 250 acres. It is located 2.5 miles
southeast of Gates of Ladore and 1.5 miles east of Dinosaur National
Monument. It is south of County Road 34 and 4.5 miles west of Highway
318. Two federal engines and 3 hot shot crews are on scene. The crews
made significant progress today building and securing fire line.
Garfield County
The
Brush Creek Fire is holding at 500 acres and is still approximately 50%
contained although the fire area has received more than ¼ of an inch of
rain. Today crews continued to work on line construction and mop-up to
ensure the containment of the fire. Management is continuing to move
resources from the Brush Creek Fire to other fires as needed.
Powell Complex
Deep monsoon moisture has remained over the region and is predicted to
stay until Tuesday. Both fires have received rain which is helping
firefighting efforts. However, heat remains within the fire boundary
and firefighters are working to cool these areas. The cause of both
fires is lightning. Approximately 250 personnel are assigned to the
fires.
At this time the Powell Fire
is on BLM and private land, holding at 889 acres and is 70% contained.
The fire is located 5 miles northwest of Meeker in Rio Blanco County.
Primary management objectives include suppressing the fire to protect
private property values. Part of the fire is in a Wilderness Study Area
which limits the use of mechanized equipment however crews continue to
create and strengthen fire line using Minimum Impact Suppression Tactics
(MIST).
Two
Type 3 Helicopters are among air resources assisting this fire and
others in the area. On the ground are 5 hand crews and 5 engines. Rio
Blanco County continues to support fire suppression efforts with
equipment and personnel. The Meeker Volunteer Fire Department continues
to provide support.
The Little Duck Fire had
no growth today, is 55% contained and remains at 749 acres. It is on a
mix of BLM and private land 13 miles southeast of Rangely and south of
Buckhorn Draw in Rio Blanco County. Concerns include protecting power
lines, Shell infrastructure, Greater Sage Grouse habitat and Threatened
and Endangered (T&E) plants. There are 5 engines, a Type 2 hand crew
and 1 Fire Module on the fire. Plans for tomorrow include completing
and strengthening fire line.
