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Quartz Ridge Fire

Unit Information

15 Burnett Court 
Durango, 
81301 
15 Burnett Court 
Durango, 
81301 

Incident Contacts

  • Fire Information
    Email:
    2023.quartzridge@firenet.gov
    Phone:
    970–426–5370
    Hours:
    8 am - 5 pm

News

Fire Update - September 14th
Updated On: 09/16/2023
QUARTZ RIDGE FIRE September 14, 2023                    Type 3 Team, Incident Commander: Nathan Hallam  Daily Update – 9:00 AM  This update will continue to occur every other day unless significant activity occurs. 
QUARTZ RIDGE FIRE September 12, 2023                                                                        
QUARTZ RIDGE FIRE September 11, 2023 Type 3, Incident Commander: Nate Hallam Daily Update - 9:00AM   Highlights: 
QUARTZ RIDGE FIRE September 10, 2023                          Type 3 Team, Incident Commander: Nate Hallam  Daily Update – 9:00 AM    
QUARTZ RIDGE FIRE September 9, 2023 Type 3 Team, Incident Commander: Nate Hallam Daily Update – 9:00 AM Highlights: Yesterday both fires had moderate to low fire growth and smoke activity. Although very dry, yesterday’s winds were not as strong, which made large fire growth unfavorable. High pressures will begin to gradually break down today, bringing a cooler trend and possible erratic winds into today’s operational period (9/9). Quartz Ridge Fire: 2,615 acres, increase of 155 acreages | 77% of objectives achieved | 66 personnel assigned
QUARTZ RIDGE FIRE September 8, 2023 Type 3 Team, Incident Commander: Nate Hallam Daily Update – 9:00 AM
September 7, 2023 Type 3 Team Incident Commander: Nick Collard ICT3 Highlights: Fire activity and smoke production for both fires increased yesterday due to drier and relatively windier conditions. Active fire perimeter growth yesterday contributed to approximately 200 acres of growth on each incident. Significantly increased wildfire smoke from active fire growth is expected to persist in the area as near-critical fire weather conditions are forecast for today’s operational period (9/7).
September 5, 2023 Type 3 Team, Incident Commander: Nick Collard ICT3, Grif Cochran ICT3 (T)   Daily Update – 9:00 AM Highlights: Updates will be produced as significant fire activity occurs. Fire activity is expected to be minimal with smoldering, creeping, and backing where pockets of heat remain. Scattered areas of heat may produce more smoke today as conditions continue to dry out. Resources are available to respond quickly if conditions change.
September 2, 2023 Type 3 Team, Incident Commander: Nick Collard ICT3, Grif Cochran ICT3 (T)   Daily Update – 9:00 AM
August 31, 2023 Type 3 Team, Incident Commander: Nick Collard ICT3, Grif Cochran ICT3 (T)    Daily Update – 9:00 AM Highlights:  San Juan National Forest has lifted Stage 1 Fire Restrictions effective today. Fire activity is expected to be minimal with smoldering, creeping, and backing where pockets of heat remain. Scattered areas of heat may produce more smoke today as conditions continue to dry out. Resources are available to respond quickly if conditions change.