County Road 10, also known as South Fork, has been evacuated and is closed. The Cabin Lake Fire is experiencing extreme fire conditions due to fuel conditions and gusting 45 mph winds. Crews are actively engaging the fire along the northern perimeter and structure protection operations are ongoing. Night operations[Read More…]
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EVACUATION ALERT FOR COUNTY RD. 10
An evacuation order has been issued for residents on County Road 10. Do Not Wait. Evacuate Immediately via County Road 10 to County Road 8. The evacuation center will be set up at the Sheriff’s Office 355 Fourth St in Meeker. The alert was sent to most of County Road[Read More…]
Cabin Lake Fire Update
Cabin Lake fire grows yesterday and overnight; weather and fuel conditions continue to be a factor Fire: Cabin Lake Fire Containment: 35 percent Acres: estimated 3,000 Start Date: July 29 Cause: Unknown Location: approx. 5.5 miles south of Buford and approx. 7 miles NW of Meadow Lake Campground Total Personnel:[Read More…]
Cabin Lake Fire Update
Aggressive suppression activity continues today on the Cabin Lake Fire following nighttime activity Fire: Cabin Lake Fire Containment: 45% Acres: estimated 2,375 Start Date: July 29 Cause: Unknown Location: approx. 5.5 miles south of Buford and approx. 7 miles NW of Meadow Lake Campground Total Personnel: 276 Fuels/Topography: heavy timber/aspen[Read More…]
Public meeting for Cabin Lake Fire evacuations at 6 p.m. tonight
Growth of the Cabin Lake Fire has resulted in evacuation orders for County Road 10, also know as South Fork, for the south side of the road. County Road 17 (Buford/New Castle Road) is still closed at this time. There will be a public meeting at 6 p.m. at the[Read More…]
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