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A view from the perimeter of the Spruce Creek Fire. Interior pockets of ground fuels continue to burn, following a multi-day burnout operation.
Firefighters Conor Lynch and Garrett Utsler watch for hotspots and any other threats to the fireline on the Spruce Creek Fire. Both are members of the San Juan Hotshots.
The Spruce Creek Fire was started by lightning on May 14, 2024. It is burning on the Dolores Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest, 11 miles northeast of Dolores, Colorado. Fire activity is now minimal, and limited to isolated pockets of interior ground fuels.
A San Juan National Forest Incident Management Team has been working to achieve objectives including lowering the long-term risk of fire impact on the landscape.
| Current as of | Sat, 06/01/2024 - 15:10 |
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| Incident Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | 11 air miles NE of Dolores, Colorado in Montezuma, County, CO |
| Incident Commander | Unites States Forest Service |
| Coordinates |
37° 31' 24'' Latitude
-108° 18' 8
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 49 |
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| Size | 5,699 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | 05/31/2024 |
| Fuels Involved | Brush, Timber
Ponderosa pine with Gambel oak understory and aspen patches. Live fuels in meadows are in greenup. Some frost kill of oak is present, but not significantly contributing to fire behavioryet, due to seasonable fuel dryness conditions.
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| Significant Events | Moderate Flanking, backing, isolated torching
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| Planned Actions |
Resources will continue to patrol and secure the fire's edge along the identified control features. Additionally, resources wil work with READs to accomplish suppression repair objectives.
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| Projected Incident Activity |
12 hours: No growth expected 24 hours: No growth expected 36 hours: No growth expected 48 hours: No growth expected Anticipated after 72 hours: No growth expected
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| Weather Concerns | Dry conditions will continue behind the passage of a weak upper level disturbance. Winds will show a more westerly component today and swing back to the southwest on Friday. Poor to moderate RH recoveries will persist.
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