Location: 31 miles south of Rangely
Cause: Lightning
Percent containment: 74 percent
Start Date: Sunday, July 29
Size: 5,766 acres
Resources: Approximately 441
The Type II Southwestern Area Incident Management Team 5 will transfer command of the Red Canyon Fire to a local Type III organization, led by Incident Commander Jim Andersen, on Tuesday, Aug. 7 at 6 a.m. Minimal fire behavior and increased containment will allow for a…


