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Lowline Fire

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Unit Information

Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests 
2250 South Main St. 
Delta, 
Colorado 
81416 
Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests 
2250 South Main St. 
Delta, 
Colorado 
81416 

Incident Contacts

  • Gunnison Ranger District
    Phone:
    970-641-0471
    Hours:
    8am - 4pm
  • GMUG Fire Info Hotline
    Phone:
    970-874-6602
    Hours:
    24/7

Photographs Gallery

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Several firefighters standing around a map resting on the hood of a truck as they discuss the operations planned for the day.
Several firefighters standing around a map resting on the hood of a truck as they discuss the operations planned for the day.
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Firefighters Reviewing Operations For the Day, July 29, 2023

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Light wispy smoke rising above the trees in front of a mountain as viewed from a ranch on the west side of the Lowline Fire.
Light wispy smoke rising above the trees in front of a mountain as viewed from a ranch on the west side of the Lowline Fire.
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Viewing a stretch of Division Alpha on the west side of the fire.

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A large group of firefighters standing outside of a cabin as they listen to an operational briefing for the day.
A large group of firefighters standing outside of a cabin as they listen to an operational briefing for the day.
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Morning Briefing at Firefighter Spike Camp, July 29, 2023

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Three hoses on the ground between the trees in three different directions joined by Y-shaped connector.
Three hoses on the ground between the trees in three different directions joined by Y-shaped connector.
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Hoselay set up as part of the structure protection put in place near structures.

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A round hay bale sitting on top of another bale with a big red heart painted in the center. A rectangular banner sign is mounted on top that says firefighters in big black block letters with a red border.
A round hay bale sitting on top of another bale with a big red heart painted in the center. A rectangular banner sign is mounted on top that says firefighters in big black block letters with a red border.
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Nearby ranching community showing appreciation for our firefighters.

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A mountain side after a fire has burned through the forest. It shows how a fire leaves a mosaic pattern where some trees were completely burned while others were partially burned or not at all.
A mountain side after a fire has burned through the forest. It shows how a fire leaves a mosaic pattern where some trees were completely burned while others were partially burned or not at all.
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A mosaic burn pattern (Click here to learn about mosaic burns)

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Scattered tents in the foreground at the Incident Command Post and smoke in the distance from the fire in Division A to the west. The sun is shining brightly through the clouds.
Scattered tents in the foreground at the Incident Command Post and smoke in the distance from the fire in Division A to the west. The sun is shining brightly through the clouds.
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View of the fire in Division A to the west from the Incident Command Post . August 2, 2023

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A smoke column is seen in the distance against a blue sky backdrop
A smoke column is seen in the distance against a blue sky backdrop
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Smoke column of the Lowline Fire from a distance this afternoon (July 26).

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Burnout operation showing a dense stand of trees with flames above the treetops and a firefighter monitoring for spotfires nearby.
Burnout operation showing a dense stand of trees with flames above the treetops and a firefighter monitoring for spotfires nearby.
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Division A Aerial Ignition Burnout Operations, July 29, 2023

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Firefighter igniting grasses using a red drip torch. Two other firefighters are nearby monitoring the flames.
Firefighter igniting grasses using a red drip torch. Two other firefighters are nearby monitoring the flames.
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Division Z Burnout Operations, July 29, 2023

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Several camp crew workers are at work setting up a beige tent also known as a yurt.
Several camp crew workers are at work setting up a beige tent also known as a yurt.
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Camp Crews Setting Up Yurts for the Incident Command Post, July 29, 2023

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Aerial view of big puffy billowing white and smokey colored clouds against a vibrant blue sky coming up from the Lowline Fire.
Aerial view of big puffy billowing white and smokey colored clouds against a vibrant blue sky coming up from the Lowline Fire.
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Aerial View of Pyrocumulus Clouds From The Lowline Fire, July 27, 2023

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