Colorado Daily Status Report: July 10, 2018 and State EOC Operations Update

Colorado Daily Status Report July 10, 2018

Information in this report was gathered prior to 8:30 a.m.

Alerts/Warnings

National Terrorism Advisory System: No Current Alerts | Bulletin

State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Activation Level

Level 2: supporting response and recovery for fires and incidents across the state.

Current Disasters/Large Incidents

• Spring Creek Fire, Costilla and Huerfano Counties
• Chateau Fire, Teller County
• Weston Pass Fire, Park County
• Lake Christine Fire, Eagle County
• Divide Fire, Moffat County
• Sugarloaf Fire, Grand County
• Tabeguache Fire, Montrose County
• Fawn Fire, Rio Blanco County
• Red Canyon 2 Fire, Eagle County
• Skunk Fire, Rio Blanco County 

Major Road Impacts/Closures

• CO Hwy 12 is closed between the Cuchara Pass area - La Veta.
• CO Hwy 69 is closed between Red Rock Rd (5 miles west of I-25) and the Custer County Line. Road is open to local traffic only.
• Overnight full closures are scheduled at the Eisenhower/Johnson Memorial Tunnels for fire suppression testing. The westbound closure is planned for 10PM Monday night until 6AM Tuesday morning. Eastbound I-70 will close at Exit 205 Silverthorne for the eastbound tunnel closure at 10PM Tuesday night until 6AM Wednesday. Detour: US 6 Loveland Pass.

Fast Fire Facts

Spring Fire	107,627	77%	Costilla | Huerfano
Weston Pass Fire	13,023	63%	Park
Sugarloaf Fire	1,260	20%	Grand
Lake Christine Fire	6,180	39%	Eagle
Skunk Fire	650	0%	Moffat
Tabeguache Fire	500	65%	Montrose
SpragueFire	20	0%	Rio Blanco
Fawn Fire	950	25%	Rio Blanco
Smith Fire	76	0%	Rio Blanco

Current Colorado Wildfire Map

The State EOC Remains Activated at Level II Operations Supporting Multiple Wildland Fire Incidents

The State Emergency Operations Center remains activated at Level II operation to support multiple incident across the state.  These are listed below.  The '*' indicates the final report for the fire due to reaching full/final containment or being transitioned back to the local fire unit.

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Name of Fire	# Acres	Containment	County
Spring Fire	107,627	70%	Costilla | Huerfano
Weston Pass Fire	13,019	52%	Park
Sugarloaf Fire	1,246	20%	Grand
Lake Christine Fire	5,916	31%	Eagle
Divide Fire*	19,955	80%	Moffat
416 Fire*	54,129	50%	La Plata
Burro Fire*	4,593	50%	Montezuma
Thornburg Fire*	1,636	100%	Moffat
Tabeguache Fire	500	10%	Montrose
Ridgetop Fire*	150	70%	Rio Blanco
Fawn Fire	450	0%	Rio Blanco

Current Colorado Wildfire Map

Click on the icons in the map for details on each fire.  The legend is available by clicking the box in the upper left hand corner of the map and the map fully expands to be interactive by clicking the square in the upper right hand corner.  

Colorado State EOC Remains Activated Supporting Wildfire Incidents

Overview

The Colorado State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) remains activated at Level II.  Level II operations means that the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) is coordinating with one or more state agencies or non-governmental organizations to support the incident, including resource requests and other technical assistance.

Fast Facts: Colorado Wildland Fires

Name of Fire	# Acres	Containment	County
Spring Fire	105,704	35%	Costilla | Huerfano
416 Fire	54,129	45%	La Plata
Burro Fire	4,593	40%	Montezuma
Weston Pass Fire	12,902	17%	Park
Sugarloaf Fire	1,245	0%	Grand
Chateau Fire	1,423	91%	Teller
Chedsey Fire	45	75%	Jackson
Lake Christine Fire	5,263	0%	Eagle
Adobe Fire	85	72%	Custer
Divide 2 Fire	11,930	10%	Moffat
	197,319

The State of Colorado includes 66.7 million acres of land. As of 10 a.m. on July 6, 2018 197,319 acres were impacted by fires or less than 1% of the total lands within the state.

Current Colorado Fire Map

The Colorado DHSEM maintains the Current Colorado Fire Map below.  It was last updated at 10 p.m.. on July 6, 2018

To use the map:

• Click the square in the top left corner to open the map legend.
• Click the square in the top right corner to fully open the map and use it interactively.
• Click on the map icons inside the map for details on the fire or shelter, including information links.

State EOC Remains Activated at Level II Supporting Colorado Wildland Fires

Overview

The Colorado State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) remains activated at Level II.  Level II operations means that the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) is coordinating with one or more state agencies or non-governmental organizations to support the incident, including resource requests and other technical assistance.

Fast Facts: Colorado Wildland Fires

Name of Fire	# Acres	Containment	County
Spring Fire	103,357	5%	Costilla | Huerfano
416 Fire	54,129	45%	La Plata
Burro Fire	4,545	40%	Montezuma
Weston Pass Fire	10,727	15%	Park
Sugarloaf Fire	1,245	1%	Grand
Chateau Fire	1,423	75%	Teller
Chedsey Fire	24	0%	Jackson
Lake Christine Fire	2,373	0%	Eagle
Adobe Fire	85	0%	Custer
Divide 2 Fire	6,500	0%	Moffat

The State of Colorado includes 66.7 million acres of  land.  As of 10 a.m. on July 5, 2018 184, 408 acres were impacted by fires or less than 1% of the total lands within the state.  

DHSEM Staff Monitor Spring Fire in Costillo County

June 28, 2018 Update

The State EOC transitioned to Level II operations in support of the Spring Fire and 416 Fire at 8 a.m.

• State of Colorado Verbal Declaration of Emergency:  June 27, 2018 at 6:50 p.m.
• Costilla County Declaration of Emergency: June 27, 2018 at 10:03 p.m.
• Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) approved on June 28, 2018.
• Resource Mobilization Fund: Pre-authorized on June 27, 2018 at 5:20 p.m.
• Emergency Fire Fund (EFF): Approved June 27, 2018 at 5:45 p.m.

June 27, 2018 Update

DHSEM staff monitor the Spring Fire located in Costilla County.  The Colorado State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) remains at Level IV activation.  The Colorado Current Wildfire Map has been updated with an approximate fire location and shelter information.  The map will be updated as new information is received.