Colorado Wildfire Report: July 12

About this report: This wildfire update is provided by the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management in partnership with the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control to keep you informed of current wildfires for which the State is currently supporting and monitoring. The update does not cover all wildfires currently burning in Colorado that may be smaller incidents.
  • West Fork Complex Fire (Includes West Fork, Windy Pass and Papoose Fires)
  • Pipeline Fire Complex
  • East Fork Fire
  • Big Meadows Fire
There have been many smaller fires start in the state (less than 100 acres and without damage to structures or harm to  people). These fires have been largely put out in the first operational periods and have not exceeded 100 acres. I am not including these fires in the daily report.

Important Note: Information on current and future Colorado wildfires can be obtained from the following websites, which are updated regularly during incidents:



West Fork Fire Complex (includes West Fork, Windy Pass and Papoose Fires)



Fire Name
West Fork Fire Complex:
West Fork Fire| Papoose Fire| Windy Pass Fire
Fire Start Date
June 5, 2013
Location/County
Mineral and Hinsdale
Cause
Lightning
Acres
109,610
Containment
32%
Evacuations
 ~100
Fatalities
None Reported
Structures Lost
A small pump  house in the Papoose Fire.
Resources
623 Personnel Assigned
Executive Order Issued
Yes
Funding
Disaster Emergency Fund, Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG)
Information Sources
www.inciweb.org, SEOC Status Report, West Fork PIO, GACC Large Incident Report

 

 Pipeline Complex Fire



Fire Name
Pipeline Complex Fire
Fire Start Date
July 10, 2013
Location/County
Las Animas
Cause
Lightning
Acres
90
Containment
20%
Evacuations
None Reported
Fatalities
None Reported
Structures Lost
None Reported
Resources
 TBR Personnel Assigned
Executive Order Issued
Not requested 
Funding
Partial state assistance approved.
Information Sources


East Fork Fire



Fire Name
East Fork Fire
Fire Start Date
June 15, 2013
Location/County
Gunnison County
Cause
Lightning
Acres
447
Containment
80%
Evacuations
Trailhead and recreation closures in the area.
Fatalities
None Reported
Structures Lost
None Reported
Resources
83 Personnel  Assigned
Executive Order Issued
No – Federal Land
Funding
Federal Land
Information Sources
www.inciweb.org, SEOC Status Report, Ouray Ranger District Update, GACC Large Incident Report





Big Meadows Fire



Fire Name
Big Meadows Fire
Fire Start Date
June 10, 2013
Location/County
Grand County/ Rocky Mountain National Park
Cause
Lightning
Acres
652
Containment
95%
Evacuations
None Reported
Fatalities
None Reported
Structures Lost
None Reported
Resources
11 Personnel Assigned
Executive Order Issued
Yes
Funding
Federal Land
Information Sources



Today’s Fire Outlook

The fire situation rating for the Rocky Mountain Area is at a  Preparedness Level 3. The National Preparedness Level remains at a Level 2.

Monthly Seasonal Outlook from the Rocky Mountain Area Coordination Center: http://www.nifc.gov/nicc/predictive/outlooks/monthly_seasonal_outlook.pdf

Colorado Fire Restriction Information

Each county is responsible for enacting appropriate restrictions.

View COEM’s current map of Colorado Fire Restrictions at: https://www.google.com/fusiontables/embedviz?viz=MAP&q=select+col4+from+1o76CJOtWMM37FdAb-dpQdTeUlwkbC0oBFAETH78&h=false&lat=39.02634487425597&lng=-105.550565&z=7&t=1&l=col4
 

Colorado Weather Watches and Warnings Information 

For information on active fire weather watches and warnings visit: http://www.weather.gov/alerts-beta/co.php?x=1. A map can be viewed at: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/firewx/main.php.

 

Colorado Smoke Outlook

For information about wildfire smoke visit: http://www.colorado.gov/airquality/wildfire.aspx
For information on Colorado air quality visit:  http://www.colorado.gov/airquality/advisory.aspx