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High Park Fire Update for Thursday, May 19, 2022
High Park Fire
Publication Type: News 05/19/2022
Special Weather Statement: A Red Flag Warning for low relative humidity and gusty winds has been issued for today from 11 am to 9 pm. Temperatures in the mid to high 70’s, minimum relative humidity of 13%, and WSW winds gusting to 38 mph are predicted for today. Cooler temperatures and precipitation in the form of rain and snow are expected for the weekend.
As containment increases and threat from the fire diminishes, rehabilitation work will begin on containment lines. Brush and other materials will be pulled back over both the primary and contingency firelines to help prevent erosion. As much of the work on the fire nears completion, some resources are being demobilized and made available for reassignment to other fires.
Safety: The public is asked to use extreme caution when travelling on roads adjacent to the fire area. Heavy fire traffic should be expected, and firefighters may be working adjacent to roads.
Evacuations and Fire Restrictions: All road closures and evacuations have been lifted for the High Park Fire.
Stage 2 fire restrictions are in effect on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) public lands across the Royal Gorge Field Office beginning on May 19, 2022. Learn more at https://go.usa.gov/xuFcR. Teller County remains under Stage 2 fire restrictions.
High Park Fire Statistics:
Containment: 87%
Total Personnel: 367
Location: 5.5 miles west of Cripple Creek,
Teller County, Colorado
Reported: May 12, 2022
FFire Information Phone: 719-315-4005
Fire email: 2022.highpark@firenet.gov
Teller County Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tellersheriff
Incident Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/highparkfire2022