A new fire has been reported west of Meeker on the eastern edge of the Black Mountain Wilderness Study Area. Bureau of Land Management crews are working on it. It’s been named the Grassy Fire with 30 acres burned as of 1:45 p.m. July 15.
Tag: Wildfires
Air Quality Alert issued for RBC
RBC | An air quality alert has been issued for Rio Blanco County due to wildfire smoke. The alert is in effect until 9 a.m. Wednesday. The very young and very old or those with underlying health conditions should remain indoors. If visibility is less than five miles, levels of[Read More…]
Wildland fire update
The Fawn Creek Fire in the Piceance Basin is reported at 930 acres as of 10:19 a.m. on July 14 by the Rocky Mountain Area Coordination System. A Type 2 Incident Management Team has been dispatched. An update from county officials is expected later today on the status of the[Read More…]
Multiple fires reported west of Meeker
Fire crews are responding to multiple reports of fires west of Meeker to the north near the landfill and to the south in the Piceance Basin. High winds with gusts of up to 50mph are expected throughout the afternoon and evening hours. We will update as additional information becomes available.
Fighting fires during COVID-19
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] EDITOR’S NOTE: Dry conditions in Rio Blanco County contributed to the rapid growth of a wildfire last month in Lions Canyon. The potential for a significant wildfire season, coupled with risks to firefighters during the COVID-19 pandemic, prompted the White River National Forest[Read More…]
Fire restrictions, recreation site closures implemented by Forest Service
RBC | Acting Regional Forester Jennifer Eberlien today announced and signed an order to temporarily close developed recreation sites and an order to implement fire restrictions within the Forest Service’s Rocky Mountain Region to align with local, state and federal orders and guidelines to protect public health and safety. The[Read More…]
Firefighters continue suppression efforts on Elk Ridge Fire: expect increased traffic near Meadow Lake
MEEKER | Aug. 16, firefighters identified and began suppression efforts on a small fire approximately eight miles south of Buford. The fire is burning in difficult terrain with many dead and falling trees. Recent winds have made it dangerous for firefighters to complete mop-up operations because of falling and fallen[Read More…]
James Fire burning north of Nine Mile
Crews continue to battle the James Fire, burning just north of Nine Mile. The fire started Friday afternoon.
Cabin Like Fire Update: Now at 53 percent containment
Cabin Lake Fire Information Southern Area Incident Management Gold Team Hours of Operation: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6057/ Aug. 21, 2018 10 a.m. Quick Facts Structures: No structures have been lost or damaged. Forty-six residences and 81 other structures are threatened. Fire size: 6,072 acres and 53% contained Location: 16[Read More…]
Cabin Lake Fire Update: Open House at Incident Command Today
Quick Facts Structures: No structures have been lost or damaged. Forty-six residences and 81 other structures are threatened. Fire size: 6,072 acres and 40 percent contained Location: 16 miles southeast of Meeker Start date July 29, 2018 Cause unknown and under investigation Total personnel: 522 Announcement: Open House today at the[Read More…]
Cabin Lake Fire Update: Morning rain helps; fire grows to 6,072 acres
Structures: No structures have been lost or damaged. Forty-six residences and 81 other structures are threatened. Fire size: 6,072 acres and 35 percent contained Location: 16 miles southeast of Meeker Start date July 29, 2018 Cause unknown and under investigation Total personnel: 474 Announcement—Open House tomorrow at the Incident Command[Read More…]
Cabin Lake Fire grows to 5,188 acres, new closures in place
Quick Facts Fire size: 5,188 acres and 29 percent contained Structures lost or damaged: 0 Location: 16 miles southeast of Meeker Start date July 29, 2018 Cause unknown Total personnel: 326
