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Interlaken Fire was called 100% contained on June 24, 2024. Firefighters will continue to work on the fire until it is fully controlled and out. This will be the last post unless something significant happens.

Interlaken Fire updates have mentioned “suppression and repair” efforts. These are actions taken by the firefighters that limit the damage that suppression actions may have caused the landscape. The next step in minimizing wildfire damage to the landscape is to implement longer-term rehabilitation efforts to repair damage caused by the fire.

Today, firefighters were successful in using fire to clean up an unburned area of the fire on the north end. Burning started mid-morning and firefighters completed ignitions around noon. Smoke was visible during the day, and currently is minimal. AirNow is reporting good air quality in Twin Lakes. The Interlaken Fire is now 100% contained at 704 acres and 84 fire personnel.

Firefighters are making good progress. The Interlaken Fire remains at 96% contained and 698 acres.Thanks for being patient with us while we finish making the fire area safe for your return. We ask that you respect the closure area to allow our firefighters to safely do their job. Closed Areas to all Recreation Use:

Due to more accurate mapping, Interlaken Fire is now 689 acres and 95% contained. Firefighters were able to GPS on the ground to get a more accurate acreage of the fire. This data collected reduced the acreage of the fire and increased the containment. 

Facebook has suspended the Interlaken Fire Facebook page for 3,649 days. We are disputing it again to keep the public informed about the Interlaken fire. Keep following us on Inciweb to receive the latest information about the Interlaken Fire.

SMOKE: Inversion smoke may impact the Twin Lakes and highway 82 corridor during morning and evening hours. Smoke should lift by mid-morning continuing to be light and moderate considerations during the day. Monitor smoke by visiting www.airnow.gov.

Due to increased containment of Interlaken Fire, the Chaffee County Sheriff is cancelling the Pre- Evacuation Notice for the area of Chaffee County from CR 390 (Clear Creek Reservoir) north to county line with Lake County. Please continue to monitor social media and emergency notifications in case the situation changes.

June 15, 2024, at 7:00pm

Come join us for an Interlaken Fire Community Meeting on June 15, 2024, at 10:00 AM. Meeting will be located at the Leadville Lake County Fire Rescue Station 2, 141 County Road 10, Leadville, Colorado.