Today crews monitored and patrolled along all containment lines and mopped up anything that might cause an issue inside the lines. The fire is under control and shows no concerns with breaking out of the containment lines. At this time we have declared the Hippy Ridge fire 100% contained and have turned the fire back over to the local fire department to monitor. Texas A&M Forest Service appreciates the assistance of all our local cooperators listed on this incident. 

 This morning crews have returned to the fire to check containment lines from last night and the burn operations that took place. Late last night conditions were favorable for several burnouts which allowed firefighters to increase containment by burning the fuel in front of the fire. This morning the fire was remapped for a total of 68 acres and containment has been bumped to 90%. Crews will be out working today on the line checking all sides of the line in anticipation of an expected wind shift that will occur late this afternoon. Conditions are marginally better today but the area will still experience high winds and low humidity. Any residents in the area should take precautions when doing any activity that may cause a spark, as this is liable to start a grass fire.
 

 At this time all evacuations have been lifted and residents can return home.

 Crews have increased containment tonight on the Hippy Ridge fire. Aerial resources knocked down the head of the fire to allow ground resources to begin direct attack on the fire. Good progress has been made by Texas A&M Forest Service dozers with some private equipment’s assistance. Local fire departments have completed a burnout along the East flank to secure that edge. Forward progression of the fire has been stopped at this time and containment has been increased to 40%. Total acreage has also been increased to 47 acres by aerial mapping. All resources are monitoring the fire while the Dozers work along the West flank. All evacuations have been lifted at this time and residents are allowed to return at this time.
  

At this time all structures on Private Road 3870 are under voluntary evacuation orders. Residents should evacuate out to County Road 3855 until evacuations have been lifted. 

Size: 566 Acres
Containment: 100%
Cause: Oil field equipment
Date Started: March 13, 2022 

Calvin Fire has reached 100% containment. Dozers from Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS) have completed containment line around the perimeter of the fire. 3 Single Engine Air Tanker (SEATs) assisted the ground crews with water drops to cool off the fire, allowing the firefighters to get closer, extinguish the fire, and secure the fire line. Local responders have completed mop up, patrolled the perimeter of the fire and secured the containment lines. All TAMFS, and local resources have cleared Calvin Fire.
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 COMMERCE CITY —

U.S. Fish and Wildlife was able to burn on 4/8/2022 units 31d total acres 22, 30b total acres 203, and 31/36bc total acres 428. We were able to have the assistance of CO-RMR, CO-ALR, U.S. Forest Service, the U.S. Air Force Module, Aurora Fire Rescue, and the James Peak Module from Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control. 

 The wildlife drive may be temporarily closed for short intervals.

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife (FWS) will be conducting prescribed burning activities on the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge on Friday, April. 8, 2022. The plan is to burn unit 30b, units 31bc and 36b.  The burns will be conducted between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Smoke will be visible for several miles from the perimeter of the Refuge and people in the area may smell smoke. The wildlife drive may be temporarily closed for short intervals throughout the day. 

COMMERCE CITY —

U.S. Fish and Wildlife was able to burn on 4/4/2022 units 11e in the morning equaling 223 acres and unit 3a in the afternoon equaling 369 acres. We were able to have the assistance of CO-RMR, CO-ALR, U.S. Forest Service and Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District. Weather/wind dependent we will be burning again on April 8, 2022.