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The Currant Creek Fire is located approximately 5 miles east/northeast of Cedaredge, CO near Redlands Mesa in the upper Currant Creek drainage. It was first reported on July 27th at 2 PM, at which time it was growing rapidly and aggressively. By the time local VFD resources arrived on scene, it was approximately 80 acres in size, consuming juniper, sage, oak brush, and grasses. Shortly after resources arrived, a localized thunderstorm dropped heavy rain and hail over the fire area. The precipitation reduced fire behavior and allowed firefighters to engage the fire more directly. Aerial resources arrived on scene by 4:30 PM, dropping water and retardant. The CO MMA estimated the size of the fire at 182 acres at around 7:30 PM.
| Current as of | Wed, 07/31/2024 - 13:37 |
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| Incident Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | Approximately 5 miles east/northeast of Cedaredge, CO |
| Incident Commander | BLM - Uncompahgre Field Office Incident Commander Fred Gross |
| Coordinates |
38° 56' 24'' Latitude
-107° 50' 9
'' Longitude
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| Size | 183 Acres |
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| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 20% |
| Weather Concerns | Red Flag Warnings are in effect in the region for Tuesday, July 30th through 8pm. Outlook towards the weekend shows potential for isolated showers and thunderstorms across the region. |
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