There are no standing evacuation orders for residential areas, including the Fraser Valley. Location: 25 miles east of Walden and 15 miles southwest of Red Feather Lakes near Cameron Pass. Three of the five largest fires in Colorado history are from 2020. Three of the four major fires are human-caused, which prompted a state-wide fire ban in an effort to prevent new fires from starting. There are no evacuation orders in effect nor pre-evacuation notices as of Aug. 31. As of August 27, 2020 the Pine Gulch Fire became the largest wildfire in Colorado State history, surpassing the Hayman Fire that burned near Colorado Springs in the summer of 2002. Latest reports indicate that U.S.36 north of Boulder has now been closed, with flames approaching or even moving east of the highway. It was caused by lightning. Four wildfires in Colorado have collectively burned more than 125,000 acres (500 square kilometers) across the state. Location: Near Las Animas County at the New Mexico/Colorado border. The East Troublesome fire, the second-largest fire in Colorado history, has … And here’s the morning update about the fire. Inciweb One of the best interactive maps available right now is Inciweb’s map. Highway 14 from Kelly Flats to Stove Prairie Landing. The most current maps and information about the Big Meadow fire are now being posted in an updated location. It was caused by human activity about 15 miles southwest of Fraser. Grizzly Creek Fire east of Glenwood Springs, Colo. on Aug. 18, 2020. InciWeb. Hot, dry, windy weather, combined with critically dry fuels has been driving rapid fire growth. Smoke columns were often visible from Grand Junction and the surrounding area as the wildfire exhibited extreme fire behavior. Details: Two Forest Service engines and one squad were called to battle this lightning-caused fire, which is burning in Ponderosa and tall grass. 00:41. They were able to stop the fire from actively spreading. 1 to 2 feet of snow helped contain Colorado's largest-ever wildfires, but it may not be enough Cameron Peak Fire tops 102,000 acres; some mandatory evacuation orders downgraded, Grizzly Creek Fire: 32,646 acres, 83% contained. Winter conditions mean there will likely be no acreage update on September 8. Fires are burning around the country, including in Colorado. Very hot, dry and windy conditions allowed the fire to race through the timbered crowns of the lodgepole pine, fir and aspen forest. Details: Fire crews responded to the lightning-ignited fire on Tuesday, Aug. 25 following a thunderstorm that moved through the area. A new article on current wildfires was published on Oct. 19. Inciweb notes: “The Cameron Peak fire ignited on August 13 on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests near Cameron Pass and Chambers Lake. Powered by. You can see the full map here. The human-caused fire started near the Henderson Mill August 14th and quickly grew due to high winds and steep slopes. The next map below is an interactive map of some of the bigger fires in Colorado, produced and managed by the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and Google. A crew of six firefighters are on the scene to take care of potential flareups. The fire is burning in remote, rough terrain, in pinyon, juniper, oak and sage rush. Note that fires that are still active but 100% contained may not be listed. High around 45F. Colorado fires near me. 970-226-3647 Ext. The state has battled its largest fire in history for more than two months just west of Fort Collins. Details: Two Forest Service engines and one squad were ordered to battle this remote fire, along with one airtanker. On Tuesday, August 25, the Portland National Incident Management Organization (NIMO) and the Type 2 Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team Black transitioned in and assumed command of the fire.”. Evacuations: None. Colorado's governor said the historic wildfire burning this morning in Rocky Mountain National Park was most likely caused by human activity. Location: Nine miles north of Rifle Gap Reservoir in the White River National Forest. Evacuations: The Williams Fork Fire Pre-Plan Map for pre-planning and preparation purposes is available for public use. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph.. READ NEXT: The latest COVID-19 deaths, cases, and updates, Colorado Fire Map: Track Fires & Evacuations Near Me Today [September 8], Copyright © 2021 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. Making matters worse: the … This fire is now 102,596 acres in size and only 4% contained as of September 8 at 12:51 p.m. The Colorado wildfires were among more than 60 major fires burning in 11 Western states, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. This map is managed by the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and is updated with information on fires 100 acres or larger. Fight Against Colorado's 2 Largest-Ever Fires Continues, Aided By Snow The fires are burning across more than 400,000 acres and have reached Rocky Mountain National Park. Fires in red are active and fires in black are contained. This next section will discuss the major Colorado fires by name in alphabetical order. Williams Fork Fire taken from west side off Highway 9 near Ute Pass Road, Homemade camera captures long exposure of the sun angle, UCHealth ICU nurse won't pass up free trip to the Super Bowl, 'He wanted to move on': Monfort, Bridich open up about Arenado trade, Grubauer makes 27 saves, Avalanche beat Wild 2-1, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to step down as CEO later this year, new article on current wildfires was published on Oct. 19, Here's a look at all the wildfires burning in Colorado right now, Full 9NEWS coverage of wildfires in Colorado can be found here. On August 15, 2020, the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) on the NOAA-NASA Suomi NPP satellite captured this natural-color image of smoke from the fires.. Depending on your browser, you may need to zoom into the map below using the + button within the map or go to the “Layers” dropdown box and turn off everything but Wildfire Preparedness and Inciweb Wildfire Information. Colorado fires grow by thousands of acres overnight. From Stove Prairie Landing south on County Road 27 to County Road 44H and east to include Stratton Park. Big Meadow Fire. No threat to homes or infrastructure. Details: Rain has helped firefighters get a handle on this blaze, though pockets of heat will likely persist for the foreseeable future. Location: Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forest near Cameron Pass and Chambers Lake, approximately 50 miles west of Fort Collins Size: 208,913 Acres Containment: 100% Start date: August 13 Cause: Unknown, still under investigation Cameron Peak Fire information page by Larimer County, The latest COVID-19 deaths, cases, and updates. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph.. RELATED: Evacuations ordered after wildfire breaks out in Park County, Location: Between Highway 14 and Rist Canyon Road, about 3 1/2 miles west of U.S. 287 in Larimer County. The Red Cross is at Cache La Poudre Middle School from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. to help evacuated residents find shelter. Here are where all the major current fires are located on September 8, 2020, along with maps and updates about the major fires in the state. Location: Near Spring Valley which is located about 8 miles north of Carbondale and about 9 miles south of Glenwood Springs. The fire led to a record-long 2-week closure of Interstate 70 through that area between Glenwood Springs and Gypsum, before the highway reopened. Sunny. RELATED: Cameron Peak Fire tops 102,000 acres; some mandatory evacuation orders downgraded. As a result, fire managers have increased containment to 85% and extended the expected containment date to September 3, 2020.”. The cause is unknown. The Williams Fork fire is burning on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland, seven miles southwest of Fraser, Colorado. See the fire and air reports near you here. A Colorado wildfire had raced through more than 8,700 parched, wind-blown acres in less than 24 hours on Sunday, forcing evacuation of almost 3,000 people in … It’s about 18 miles north of Grand Junction, Colorado. DENVER — With several major wildfires burning in our state and extremely dry conditions, Gov. It started August 13 about 15 miles southwest of Red Feather Lakes. Colorado lawmakers plan a major push on climate change to strengthen Polis’ roadmap The northern part of the Cameron Peak fire … Larimer County is providing an evacuation/road closure map below or here. The Red Cross opened an evacuation center Sunday at Cache La Poudre Middle School at 3515 W. County Road 54g in Laporte. The human-caused fire started near the Henderson Mill on Aug. 14 and quickly grew due to high winds and steep slopes. By. Map of three Colorado fires, 2:40 p.m. MT, June 11, 2013. Evacuations: All have been lifted as of Tuesday, Aug. 25. > Click or tap here for the latest evacuation and road closure information. The fire does remain “active” in spots west of U.S. 34, fire officials said. Fires are burning around the country, including in Colorado.Here are where all the major current fires are located on September 8, 2020, along with maps and updates about the major fires … Grizzly Creek Fire. A new fire broke out in Boulder County, Colorado, on Sunday as firefighters continued to fight the CalWood fire, which has become the county's biggest blaze on record since it began Saturday. This article is no longer being updated. The fire “started along the Middle Fork of Mad Creek, Mount Zirkel Wilderness, Routt National Forest, Routt Co., Colo.” It’s about 10 miles north of Steamboat Springs and growth has been to the north and east. This fire is 139,007 acres and 87% contained as of September 7 at 8:24 p.m., according to Inciweb. Very hot, dry and windy conditions allowed the fire to race through the timbered crowns of the Lodgepole Pine, fir and aspen forest. > Click or tap here for the latest information about firefighting efforts, RELATED: Grizzly Creek Fire: 32,646 acres, 83% contained, Location: 18 miles north of Grand Junction. It is burning in heavy timber stands over rugged terrain. A map with the latest smoke information and air quality details for north central Colorado can be found here. View of the Grizzly Creek Fire from a helicopter August 14, 2020. Colorado Springs, CO (80903) Today. The combination of drought-stressed vegetation, unseasonably hot weather and steep terrain led to weeks of active burning. A glance at the size and other stats of Colorado's wildfires, including the new Thorpe fire in Park County along with the Pine Gulch, Grizzly Creek and other fires. During the night of August 18, the fire grew quickly due to thunderstorm winds up to 40 mph for a three to four hour period. In fact, there hasn’t been any known activity for several weeks. A hot September continues to fuel fires in Colorado.Here are where all the current fires are located on September 14, 2019 along with maps and updates about fires, including the Decker Fire. This fire started August 14 by lightning and it’s 171 acres and 85% contained, about 13 miles south of Creede. > Click here for the latest evacuation information in Garfield County. Sign up for alerts about the fire from Grand County here. Christen McCurdy (0) Two Colorado wildfires -- one of which is the largest in the state’s history -- grew by thousands of acres Friday. This fire is 32,464 acres and 91% contained as of September 7, according to Inciweb. All three fires were started by lightning, and this fire started on June 5, 2013. To the south, the East Troublesome fire and the … It was started by human activity, about one mile east of Glenwood Springs. The area around the Henderson Mine and Mill is considered contained and is not expected to threaten the communities of Fraser, Tabernash and Winter Park. Location: Park County, South Park Ranger District, off FSR 230 and Park County Road, west of Lake George and two miles southwest of Tarryall. Here are the latest updates on fires in Colorado as of September 8. Together, the Cameron Peak, East Troublesome, Pine Gulch and Grizzly Creek fires … The Fire and Weather Avalanche Center lists some Colorado fires here. It doesn’t list quite as many maps as are listed by Inciweb in the map above. Details: The Cameron Peak fire ignited on Aug. 13 on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests near Cameron Pass and Chambers Lake. The fire is now more than three weeks old and over 12,000 acres. Snow fell in Colorado on Sunday night (October 25) bringing relief to the two ongoing wildfires ravaging the area. There are currently numerous evacuation notices for this fire, so you’ll want to stay tuned to local news for the latest. Location: Near Hot Sulphur Springs on County Road 30 south of Williams Fork Reservoir. County Road 27 from County Road 44H south to Big Bear Road, All of County Road 52E (Rist Canyon Road) to include Davis Ranch Road, Whale Rock Road and west to County Road 27E. Click or tap here for more details about the fire. Jared Polis (D-Colorado) announced a statewide fire ban on Aug. 18. Since May, wildfires have scorched more than 624,000 acres in Colorado, killing at least two people, razing more than 550 structures, causing damage estimated at upwards of … Mandatory evacuations ordered on Monday are: On Saturday, Sept. 5, mandatory evacuations were ordered for residents and businesses along Highway 14 from the Poudre River fish hatchery east to Kelly Flats. Local firefighters immediately responded. Evacuations: None, evacuations have been lifted. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Western Colorado Fires Grow in Warm Weather, Drought Wildfires burning in western Colorado continue to grow in warm, windy weather, fueled by drought conditions. It is located in Mesa and Garfield Counties, approximately 18 miles north of Grand Junction, Colorado and was sparked by lightning. This fire is 3,522 acres as of September 7 at 8:54 p.m., per Inciweb. Crews and equipment are beginning to be released as the fire nears full containment. > Click or tap here for more information. There are currently no pre-evacuations or evacuations in Mesa County: sheriff.mesacounty.us/FireInformation. The Pine Gulch Fire was started by a lightning strike on July 31, 2020, approximately 18 miles north of Grand Junction, Colorado. Lightning sparked the fire, according to the U.S. Forest Service. Sunny. RELATED: Here's a look at all the wildfires burning in Colorado right now. "Today was a very trying day for us, as well as for a number of other fires, with the cold front passage," Livingston said. Details: The Grizzly Creek Fire is burning in the canyon east of Glenwood Springs. Location: Middle Fork of Mad Creek in the Mount Zirkel Wilderness on Routt National Forest land, about 10 miles north of Steamboat Springs. > Click or tap here for more details about the fire. Go to: garfield-county.com and scroll down to the “evacuations” tab for the most recent updates. There are no other pre-evacuation orders in place for Eagle County. Credit: Grizzly Creek Fire @fire_grizzly Twitter. 7, Large animal shelter or assistance via LCSO: 970-443-3231. You can get evacuation updates on the map here or below. Location: Glenwood Canyon Size: 32,631 acres Containment: 91% Start date: Aug. 10 Cause: Human-caused Cameron Peak Fire. High around 45F. Larimer Humane Society is offering small animal shelters. It is burning in heavy timber stands over rugged terrain. RELATED: Williams Fork Fire remains 10% contained. Below is a list of all the large fire currently burning in our state. Details: The Pine Gulch Fire is the largest fire in Colorado history. As a result, the fire increased by more than 30,000 acres that night…. The Cal Wood Fire northwest of Boulder has forced the mandatory evacuation of Jamestown today as yet another fire burns out of control in Colorado's Front Range mountains. Location: Near San Isabel, south of Bishop's Castle. Colorado wildfires rage as blaze incinerates dozens of mountain homes, ranks among state's costliest fires The Cameron Peak Fire has burned over 205,000 acres and is 51% contained Evacuations: Pre-evacuation orders for the areas of Coulture Creek and Buck Point Drive have been lifted as of noon on Sept. 2. Details: The Williams Fork fire is burning in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests seven miles southwest of Fraser. 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