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September 7, 2023 Type 3 Team, Incident Commander: Nick Collard ICT3
Daily Update – 9:00 AM

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).

Bear Creek Fire: 638 acres, increase of 192 acreages | 83% of objectives achieved | 28 personnel assigned

The Bear Creek Fire saw an increase of activity with a total increase of 192 acres. Personnel remain engaged in structure protection operations. Additional fire hose, pumps, and portable water tanks are arriving today for preemptive installation.

Weather: Expect a round of near critical fire weather conditions today. High temperatures will range from the upper-60s to upper-70s, with afternoon humidity dipping below 15%. Winds will generally blow from the southwest, with afternoon gusts potentially reaching 25 mph at ridgetops. These dry and breezy conditions are expected to persist Friday and Saturday.

San Juan National Forest Temporary Closures: Roads and trails within the Bear Creek Fire area are: Little Sand Trail (NFST #591) and Shaw Creek Trail (NFST#584).

Fire Information
Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Phone: 970-426-5370

Bear Creek Fire
Email: 2023.BearCreek@firenet.gov

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