MEEKER | A multi-mission aircraft conducted an infrared survey of the Himes Peak Fire 46 miles east of Meeker in the Flat Tops Wilderness on Thursday and found an active heat perimeter of approximately 94 acres at 3:30 p.m. This is considerably smaller than previous estimates. Firefighters were able to[Read More…]
Tag: Wildfires
Stage 1 fire restrictions in place throughout Rio Blanco County
RBC I Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect for the White River National Forest, Bureau of Land Management-administered lands, unincorporated and private lands in Rio Blanco County.
BREAKING NEWS: Two fires break out in Rangely area
Two wildfires have ignited off County Road 23 near Rangely. The #Dragon1 fire is estimated at around 40 acres, and the #Dragon2 fire is estimated at 100 acres, according to Rio Blanco County Undersheriff Brice Glasscock. Several engines and two helicopters are on the scene. County Road 23 is closed[Read More…]
Wilson Creek, Deer Gulch wildfires partially contained
As of press time Wednesday, the Wilson Fire nine miles north of Meeker had burned 350 acres and was 25 percent contained.
Wildfire Update: Tuesday, July 11
Wilson Fire update Fire personnel suspended their work several times yesterday for safety reasons when a storm cell with strong winds and lightning moved through the area in the afternoon. Despite the temporary delays, yesterday’s planned burnout operations were very successful. Crews burned along a fire line that had been[Read More…]
Wildfire Updates: Sunday, July 9
The Wilson Fire north of Meeker off County Road 9 is at approximately 205 acres and 10 percent containment. Command was transferred to a Type 3 fire team and a Wyoming Hot Shot crew working together with ground crews on Sunday. The Deer Gulch fire is off mile marker 4[Read More…]
Deer Gulch Fire
The Deer Gulch Fire was reported Saturday, July 8 burning 21 miles south, southwest of Meeker around 3:30 p.m. Visit http://facebook.com/BLMColoradoFire/ for more information or call the Peekaboo Fire Information line at 970-329-1008.
Wilson Fire Updates
UPDATE 10:45 p.m. 7/8: The Wilson Fire is now reportedly threatening structures, and is 8 miles north of Meeker and approximately 100 acres. Chevron’s Wilson Creek Unit 31 gas well is nearby. The incident commander has ordered additional air support for tomorrow. Wilson Fire update from BLM Colorado Fire: The[Read More…]
Wildfire off Buford-New Castle Road fully contained; five acres burned
Firefighters successfully contained the five acre Clark Creek fire located approximately 14 miles north of Rifle, Colo., off of Forest Service Road 245 in Garfield County this week. The 245 road, commonly referred to as the Buford New Castle Road, remains open. The fire was called in on July 2.[Read More…]
Guest Column: Wildfires should be allowed to burn
RBC | With numerous fires burning at various locations around the region it is hard to go anywhere without hearing a discussion about the flames and smoke. People are afraid of where the fires might travel, worried about air quality from the smoke and are sending up prayers for the[Read More…]
Dead Dog and Hunter fires consume more than 18,000 acres
FINAL UPDATE: Containment of the Dead Dog Fire has increased to 95 percent and the size remains 17,731 acres. On Thursday, firefighters worked diligently to increase containment of the Dead Dog Fire by making efficient use of the available resources. Because of the increased containment and reduced threat, Rio Blanco[Read More…]
Lost Solar Fire on Flat Tops expands to 2,024 acres
RBC I The Lost Solar Fire, burning on the Blanco Ranger District in the Flat Tops Wilderness, has grown in acreage over the past two days due to weather and conditions. The Lost Solar Fire is currently estimated at 2,024 acres.
