Muddy Slide Fire Update
Tuesday, July 20, 2021 

The Muddy Slide Fire remains 4,093 acres and 70% contained. There are 123 personnel assigned to the incident.Crews will continue to patrol all divisions. The fire is currently smoldering within its existing footprint. Despite the high-pressure system which resulted in two days of warmer temperatures and low humidity fire activity was lighter than expected. The weather pattern is expected to turn cooler and wetter in the next couple of days. Temperatures are expected to be in the mid-70s and relative humidity is expected to be higher, in the low to mid-30s. Winds are forecasted to be out of the west-southwest at 5-10 mph with gusts up to 15 mph on ridges. Cloud cover will increase and chances of showers or thunderstorms starting mid-morning. The Muddy Slide Fire started on June 20, 2021. Rocky Mountain Area Team Black assumed command of the Muddy Slide Fire on Sunday July 18.   

Muddy Slide Fire Update
Saturday, July 24, 2021
 
The Muddy Slide Fire remains 4,093 acres and 70% contained. There are 69 personnel assigned to the incident. Crews will continue to patrol all divisions looking for any remaining pockets of heat. The fire continues to smolder within its existing footprint with limited potential to spread.A warming and drying trend begins today over the fire. It will be seasonably warm today, becoming partly cloudy by the afternoon with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures are expected to be in upper 70s to low 80s. Light, terrain driven 5-12 mph winds will be present this morning, with southeast gusts of 17-22 mph later this afternoon. 

The Muddy Slide Fire started on June 20, 2021. Rocky Mountain Area Team Black assumed command of the Muddy Slide Fire on Sunday July 18.   

Muddy Slide Fire Update 

Friday, July 23, 2021

The Muddy Slide Fire started on June 20, 2021. Rocky Mountain Area Team Black assumed command of the Muddy Slide Fire on Sunday July 18.  

Muddy Slide Fire Update 

Thursday, July 22, 2021

The Muddy Slide Fire remains 4,093 acres and 70% contained. There are 115 personnel assigned to the incident.

Crews will continue to patrol all divisions. Wednesday’s cooler temperatures and higher relative humidity tempered fire behavior. The fire continues to smolder within its existing footprint with limited potential to spread.

Temperatures are expected to be 76-81 degrees with isolated thunderstorms in the morning, then scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Winds will be out of the west at 4-8 mph with gusts up to 20 mph if thunderstorms develop. Humidity is expected to be 23-28% throughout the day.

The Muddy Slide Fire started by lightning on June 20, 2021. Rocky Mountain Area Team Black assumed command of the Muddy Slide Fire on Sunday July 18.  

Muddy Slide Fire Update 
Wednesday, July 21, 2021

The Muddy Slide Fire remains 4,093 acres and 70% contained. There are 124 personnel assigned to the incident.

Crews will continue to patrol all divisions. Because of Tuesday’s cooler temperatures and higher relative humidity, fire activity was light as expected.  The fire continues to smolder within its existing footprint with limited potential to spread. 

Today, the cool, wet pattern is expected to continue with temperatures in the mid-70s and relative humidities above 30%. Winds are forecasted to be out of the west-northwest at 5-12 mph with gusts up to 18 mph on ridges. As cloud cover increases chances of showers or thunderstorms are likely midday.

The Muddy Slide Fire started by lightning on June 20, 2021. Rocky Mountain Area Team Black assumed command of the Muddy Slide Fire on Sunday July 18.  

On Tuesday, July 20,2021, the Routt National Forest issued a closure for the area surrounding the Muddy Slide Fire. To read the order, go to https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd933358.pdf

Muddy Slide Fire Update
Monday July 19, 2021, 11:13 a.m.

Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team Black
Troy Hagan, Incident commander
 
The Muddy Slide Fire remains 4,093 acres and 70% contained. There are 123 personnel assigned to the incident. Operations are continuing on the today. Crews will be patrolling all divisions to ensure the fire remains in its current footprint with the anticipated warmer, drier weather that is forecasted for today. Temperatures are expected to be in the high 70s to low 80s and relative humidity around 20%. Winds are forecasted to be out of the west at 5-10 mph with gusts up to 15 mph on ridges. A change in weather pattern is expected on Tuesday with increased chances of rain and thunderstorms, lower temperatures, and higher humidity. Updates will continue to be posted to the #MuddySlideFire Inciweb page (https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7566/) and to this IW page.

 Muddy Slide Fire Update for July 17, 2021

                                   

Fire Facts

Location

 Muddy Slide Fire Daily Facts
 Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Fire Facts

Location

 Saturday, July 10, 2021 7:00 am
 Fire Facts
 Location

6 miles east of Yampa, CO &
16 miles west of Kremmling, CO on the Routt National Forest Fire size today: 4,093 acres Containment: 50% contained Fire start date: June 20, 2021 Cause: Under investigation Resources:
271 personnel, including:
6 crews
18 Engines
5 Heavy equipment
2 Type 1 helicopters
1 Type 3 helicopter
1 Air Attack (aerial supervision)

Temporary Flight Restriction

A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in effect for the fire area and has been enlarged to include Stagecoach Reservoir. Drones are hazards for our pilots and ground crews. Remember:
If You Fly, We Can’t! For details on the TFR, see https://tfr.faa.gov/

Donations are not needed

Our firefighters are well supplied with everything they need, so community donations are not necessary. Please consider donating to your local fire department or the Wildland Firefighter Foundation.

Management

Great Basin Team 2, Type 3 Incident Management Team

 Current Situation

·     At 6:00 pm on Monday, July 5, Great Basin Team 2 (Type 3) assumed command of the Muddy Slide Fire.

·     This fire is expected to be a long-duration event, and additional resources will be made available as they are needed, depending upon fire activity.

·     Areas of heat were identified in the northwest corner of the fire. Firefighters have been able to work near the fire’s edge to cool hot spots in this area. Expect warmer weather for the weekend and possible increase in fire behavior.

Operational plan for today

·     On the northwest edge of the fire, crews are working on extinguishing hot spots along the perimeter. Firefighters can identify areas that have the most heat with infrared data collected from multi mission aircraft patrols. Helicopters continue to drop water on the heated areas as well keeping spot fires to a minimum. An increase in medical units such as the Rapid Extraction Module have been ordered as an added safety measure for fire personnel in remote areas of the fire. The utility terrain vehicle is equipped with four qualified EMT’s, medical and lifesaving equipment, ropes and firefighting tools.

·     On the south side of the fire, heavy equipment will be used to remove fuels and secure fire lines. This will provide a safe site for any potential burnout operations, should future conditions allow. 

County Fire Restrictions

·     Stage 2 Fire Restrictions are in effect in Routt County. For details, see https://www.co.routt.co.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=439

National Forest Road Closures and Fire Restrictions

·     There is still an area closure around the fire. Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect on the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland. Fireworks are always illegal on federally- managed public lands. For current forest closure and restriction information, see https://www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/mbr/alerts-notices/?cid=stelprdb5139680&width=full

Fire Conditions and Weather

•    Hot and dry conditions will persist. Temperatures are expected to

      Be in the mid to high 70s and relative humidity at critical

      Conditions (14-19%). Periodic smoke may be visible along the perimeter 

      of the fire.         

Fire information public hotline: 406-233-9753   Hours 8 am-8 pm 

Email: 2021.MuddySlide@FireNet.gov

Muddy Slide Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7566/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MuddySlideFire        #MuddySlideFire