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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

The Quartz Ridge Fire saw an increase of activity with a total increase of 155 acres. There are few areas within the fire where resources can successfully respond due to the hazards and risks presented to firefighters, including dead and downed trees, snags, and steep terrain. The east side of the fire is the main body where it is burning the hottest. Crews are identifying opportunities for suppression in advantageous areas where firefighters have a high probability of success.
 
San Juan National Forest Temporary Closures: Closure orders are in effect and additional information can be found here: Quartz Ridge Closure and Bear Creek Closure. Roads and trails within the Quartz Fire area are Quartz Meadows Rd (NFSR#684), Quartz Ridge Trail (NFST#570), Quartz Creek Trail (NFST#571). 

Fire Information
Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Phone: 970-426-5370
Quartz Ridge Fire
Email: 2023.QuartzRidge@firenet.gov