Actualización sobre el incendio Sylvan

viernes, 25 de junio de 2021 – 9:00 a.m.

Equipo de Gestión de Incidentes Tipo 1 de las Montañas Rocosas

Dan Dallas, Comandante de Incidentes

Teléfono de información: 970-462-9625 Correo electrónico: 2021.sylvan@firenet.gov

Horario de información: de 8 a.m. a 8 p.m.

Nota importante:  se llevará a cabo esta noche a las 6 p.m. una reunión virtual de la comunidad en Facebook en @SylvanFireInformation y en el Canal 18 del Condado de Eagle. Además, con la situación actual de los incendios en Colorado y en todo el oeste, es fundamental que todos tengan extrema precaución con el uso del fuego al aire libre. Los incendios innecesarios causados por el hombre hacen que el trabajo de nuestras fuerzas de lucha contra los incendios sea mucho más difícil. Hoy se han reforzado las restricciones contra incendios en muchas zonas. Por favor, siga las restricciones actuales contra incendios que se detallan en los enlaces de las agencias al final de esta actualización.

Situación actual:

El clima favorable está dando a los bomberos la oportunidad de avanzar en la contención del incendio de Sylvan, aunque las carreteras enlodadas están afectando al acceso. En algunas partes del incendio se registraron precipitaciones de entre 0.1" y 0.5" ayer, y hoy se espera que se produzcan más. Sin embargo, la tregua será de corta duración, ya que se espera que las condiciones de calor y sequía vuelvan a la zona la próxima semana.

Rama I:  En el lado este de la División G, los bomberos se centraron en asegurar la línea de fuego directa desde Sylvan Lake hacia el oeste en dirección a la carretera del tendido eléctrico. Se llevaron a cabo algunas operaciones de disparos para eliminar los combustibles entre la línea de fuego y el borde del incendio cuando el clima lo permitió. La zona al sur de Sylvan Lake, en la División P, a lo largo de la carretera Eagle-Thomasville (400 Road) es la mayor prioridad de trabajo. Las cuadrillas y los helicópteros siguen concentrándose en contener el incendio que atravesó la carretera, así como varios focos en la zona. La vegetación del borde de la carretera se está preparando para futuras operaciones de quema que proporcionarán una barrera para el movimiento del fuego a través de la carretera. El fuego en esa zona se activó ayer cuando se levantó la nubosidad.

Rama II:  La parte del incendio que se ha desplazado hacia el sur del Mount Thomas Trail y la cordillera en la División Z es otra zona de alta prioridad. Los bomberos continuarán construyendo líneas de fuego directas para reducir el movimiento del fuego hacia el sur.  Mientras tanto, los supervisores de incendios continúan explorando el escarpado flanco occidental del incendio, buscando oportunidades para cortar la propagación del fuego en barreras naturales como laderas de pedregales, praderas y rodales de álamo. En la parte noroeste del incendio, en la División A, los bomberos están construyendo líneas de fuego directas para asegurar el borde del incendio. También están estudiando opciones para mejorar el acceso a la carretera primitiva en la zona para proporcionar un mejor acceso y seguridad a los bomberos.

Condiciones meteorológicas y de combustible:  Las condiciones de humedad de ayer continuarán hasta hoy, y se esperan más precipitaciones. Los chubascos se desplazarán al este del incendio para el domingo, pero se mantendrá la posibilidad de tormentas aisladas. La próxima semana se producirá una tendencia a tener condiciones climáticas más cálidas y secas.  Los combustibles pesados (por ejemplo, troncos) siguen estando muy secos, especialmente donde están protegidos por las copas de los árboles. Con la tendencia de condiciones secas prevista para la próxima semana, los combustibles se secarán rápidamente y el comportamiento del fuego probablemente aumentará en consecuencia.

Evacuaciones, cierres y restricciones a los incendios: Para ver la última información sobre avisos de pre-evacuación o evacuación o restricciones de incendios en tierras no federales, visite www.ecemergency.org para el condado de Eagle www.pitkinemergency.org  para el condado de Pitkin. Para la información más reciente sobre cierres de áreas, caminos y senderos y restricciones por incendio en tierras del Bosque Nacional, visite https://www.fs.usda.gov/whiteriver.

Restricción Temporal de Vuelo (TRF): Hay una TFR sobre el incendio de Sylvan. Los incendios forestales son una zona prohibida para los drones. Si usted vuela, nosotros no podemos. Cada vez que se detecta un dron cerca del incendio, todas las aeronaves quedan en tierra hasta que podamos estar seguros de que el dron está fuera de la zona. Para más información, visite  http://knowbeforeyoufly.org.

Estadísticas del incendio de Sylvan:

Tamaño: 3,752 acres      Contención: 0%

Personal total: aproximadamente 200

Ubicación: 16 millas al S de Eagle, CO

Reportado: 20 de junio de 2021

Causa: Bajo investigación

Para más información:

  Oficina de Información de Incendios: 970-462-9625 8 am a 8 pm

  Línea de los medios de comunicación: 970-306-7450

  Correo electrónico: 2021.sylvan@firenet.gov

  InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7562/

  Facebook: www.facebook.com/SylvanFireInformation/ 

A virtual community meeting will be held at 6 p.m. tonight on Facebook @SylvanFireInformation, and on Eagle County Government TV, viewable on Channel 18 or by visiting ecgtv.com.

Sylvan Fire Update

Friday, June 25, 2021 – 9:00 a.m.

Rocky Mountain Type 1 Incident Management Team

Dan Dallas, Incident Commander

Information Phone: 970-462-9625         Email: 2021.sylvan@firenet.gov

Information Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Special Note:  A virtual community Facebook meeting will be held 6 p.m. tonight on @SylvanFireInformation and on Eagle County Channel 18. Also, with the current fire situation in Colorado and throughout the West, it is critical that everyone use extreme caution with fire in the outdoors. Unnecessary human-caused fires make the work of our firefighting forces much harder. Fire restrictions tightened in many areas today. Please follow the current fire restrictions detailed at the agency links near the bottom of this update.

Current Situation:

Favorable weather is giving firefighters an opportunity to make progress on containing the Sylvan Fire, although muddy roads are impacting access. Portions of the fire received between 0.1” and 0.5” of precipitation yesterday, and more is on the way today. The reprieve will be short lived, however, as warming, drying conditions are expected to move back into the area next week.

Branch I:  On the east side in Division G, firefighters focused on securing direct fireline from Sylvan Lake westward toward the powerline road. Some firing operations were conducted to remove fuels between the fireline and fire edge as weather permitted. The area south of Sylvan Lake, in Division P, along the Eagle-Thomasville Road (400 Road) is the highest work priority. Crews and helicopters continue to focus on containing the fire that slopped across the road as well as several spots in the area. Roadside vegetation is being prepped for future burning operations that will provide a barrier to further fire movement across the road. Fire in that area became active yesterday when cloud cover lifted.

Branch II:  The portion of the fire that has moved south of the Mount Thomas Trail and ridgeline in Division Z is another high priority area. Firefighters will continue building direct fireline to curtail further southward fire movement.  In the meantime, fire supervisors continue to scout the rugged western flank of the fire, looking for  opportunities to cut off fire spread on natural barriers such as scree slopes, meadows, and aspen stands. In the northwestern part of the fire, in Division A, firefighters are building direct fireline to secure the fire edge. They are also considering options for improving the primitive road access in the area to provide better firefighter access and safety.

Weather & Fuel Conditions:  Yesterday’s wet conditions will continue into today, with additional precipitation expected. Showers will move to the east of the fire by Sunday, but a chance of isolated thunderstorms will remain. Next week will bring a warming, drying trend.  Heavy fuels (e.g. down logs) remain very dry, especially where protected by tree canopies. With the expected drying trend next week, fuels will dry rapidly, and fire behavior will likely increase accordingly.

Evacuations, Closures, and Fire Restrictions: For the latest information about pre-evacuation or evacuation notices or fire restrictions on non-Federal lands, visit www.ecemergency.org for Eagle County and www.pitkinemergency.org  for Pitkin County. For the latest on area, road, and trail closures and fire restrictions on National Forest lands, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/whiteriver.

Temporary Flight Restriction (TRF): A TFR is in place over the Sylvan Fire. Wildfires are a No Drone Zone. If you fly, we can’t. Whenever a drone is spotted near the fire all aircraft are grounded until we can be sure the drone is clear of the area. For more information, visit http://knowbeforeyoufly.org.

Sylvan Fire Statistics:

Size: 3,752 acres      Containment: 0%

Total Personnel: approximately 200

Location: 16 miles S of Eagle, CO

Reported: June 20, 2021

Cause: Under investigation

For More Information:

  Fire Information Office: 970-462-9625 8 am to 8 pm

  Media Line: 970-306-7450

  Email: 2021.sylvan@firenet.gov

  InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7562/

  Facebook: www.facebook.com/SylvanFireInformation/  

Colorado Air Quality
Department of Public Health and Environment  

COLORADO SMOKE OUTLOOK:

Friday, June 25, 2021, 8:00 AM MDT

The 3,752 acre Sylvan wildfire is located in southern Eagle County, approximately 16 miles south of Eagle. Winds near the fire will mainly be out of the west or southwest on Friday. This will transport smoke to mainly rural portions of Eagle County to the south of I-70 through Friday evening. However afternoon thunderstorms with gusty, erratic winds are possible on Friday afternoon, and could send smoke in any direction at times. Light to Moderate concentrations of smoke are possible in communities downwind of the fire, including Red Cliff, Minturn, Avon, Vail, and Edwards. Overnight smoke will generally stay in close vicinity to the fire through Saturday morning. The greatest overnight impacts from smoke are expected in areas immediately below the fire, near Sylvan Lake State Park and in the West Brush Creek and Crooked Creek drainages.

The 4,150 acre Muddy Slide wildfire is located in southern Routt County, approximately 18 miles west of Kremmling. Winds near the fire will mainly be out of the west or southwest on Friday, possibly shifting to come from the northwest on Friday afternoon. This will transport smoke to mainly rural portions of Routt and Grand Counties to the west of Wolford Mountain Reservoir through Friday evening. However afternoon thunderstorms with gusty, erratic winds are possible on Friday afternoon, and could send smoke in any direction at times. Light to Moderate concentrations of smoke are possible in communities downwind of the fire, including Kremmling, Parshall, and Hot Sulfur Springs. Overnight smoke will generally stay in close vicinity to the fire through Saturday morning. The greatest overnight impacts from smoke are expected in areas immediately below the fire, in the Morrison Creek and Upper Yampa River drainages near Stagecoach State Park.

The 3,424 acre West wildfire is located in northwestern Moffat County, 80 miles to the northwest of Craig, near the Colorado/Wyoming state line. Westerly winds at the fire will mainly send smoke into southern Wyoming and extreme northwest Colorado through Friday evening, however afternoon thunderstorms with gusty, erratic winds could send smoke in any direction at times. Overnight smoke will generally stay in close vicinity to the fire through Saturday morning.

The 11,933 acre Oil Springs wildfire is located in southwestern Rio Blanco County, approximately 20 miles south of Rangely. Smoke from the fire will be transported mainly to the east or northeast through Friday evening, perhaps bringing periods of light to moderate smoke to Meeker and White River City. However, afternoon thunderstorms with gusty, erratic winds could send smoke in any direction at times. Overnight smoke will settle into drainages surrounding the fire and is expected to remain away from populated areas.

The 553 acre Wild Cow wildfire is located in western Garfield County approximately 30 miles northwest of Grand Junction. Winds out of west or southwest will mainly push smoke to the northeast impacting unpopulated areas of Garfield and Rio Blanco Counties through Friday evening, though gusty erratic winds with afternoon thunderstorms could send smoke in any direction at times. Overnight smoke will remain in drainages close to the fire and remain away from populated areas.

Light to moderate concentrations of smoke can be expected statewide on Friday due to smoke transported from both in-state and out-of-state wildfires. Throughout Colorado, unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion on Friday.

What if there is a wildfire or smoke in your area?

The focus of the Colorado Smoke Outlook is on large fires (e.g., greater than 100 acres in size). Nevertheless, smoke from smaller fires, prescribed fires, and/or smoke from new fires not yet known to

CDPHE air quality meteorologists may cause locally heavy smoke. If there is smoke in your neighborhood, see the public health recommendations below.

Public health recommendations for areas affected by smoke:

If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and the elderly. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. IF VISIBILITY IS LESS THAN 5 MILES IN SMOKE IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD, SMOKE HAS REACHED LEVELS THAT ARE UNHEALTHY.

Sylvan Fire Update

Thursday, June 24, 2021 – 9:00 am

Rocky Mountain Type 1 Incident Management Team

Dan Dallas, Incident Commander

Information Phone: 970-462-9625 NEW!

Information Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Email: 2021.sylvan@firenet.gov

Special Notes:  The Rocky Mountain Type 1 Incident Management Team, with Dan Dallas as Incident Commander, assumed command of the Sylvan Fire at 6 am this morning.  The incoming team would like to acknowledge the great work that was done by the Upper Colorado River Type 3 Incident Management Team since the start of the fire.

Current Situation:

As a fire gets larger and additional resources are brought in, the fire is broken into geographic areas to help focus suppression efforts and to help with supervision span of control.  We will refer to these Branches and Divisions to provide specific information about each part of the fire perimeter. 

Branch I:  On the east side of the fire in Division G, firefighters will focus on working from Sylvan Lake to the west creating a direct fireline from the lake to the powerline road.  They will also be looking at options to secure the line moving to the north and west.  South of Sylvan Lake, in Division P,  along the Eagle-Thomasville Road (400 Road) crews will focus on containing the portion of the fire that slopped across the road and will work to hold the fire west of the road.

Branch II:  Working to the south and west, in Division Z, firefighters will focus on completing direct fireline on the southeast corner where the fire has crossed the Mount Thomas Trail.  In addition, fire leadership will be scouting areas to the west looking for options using natural features where possible.  On the northwest perimeter of the fire, in Division A, firefighters will be scouting that area of the fire looking for options to create a fireline to hold the fire.

Weather & Fuel Conditions:  Showers and thunderstorms are likely starting in the early afternoon and continuing into the evening.  Chance of wetting rain is over 50%.  Higher humidity is expected to moderate fire behavior today.  Temperatures will be 63-68 degrees with 31-36% relative humidity.  Winds will be out of the west 10-15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.  Even with the favorable weather, firefighters were reminded that the dead and down fuels are very dry and will continue to burn.  With the addition of moisture, snags and heavy fuels on steep slopes may pose an additional hazard.

Evacuations, Closures, and Fire Restrictions: For the latest information about pre-evacuation or evacuation notices or fire restrictions on non-Federal lands, visit www.ecemergency.org for Eagle County and www.pitkincounty.com for Pitkin County. For the latest on area, road, and trail closures and fire restrictions on National Forest lands, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/whiteriver.

Temporary Flight Restriction (TRF): A TFR is in place over the Sylvan Fire. Wildfires are a No Drone Zone. If you fly, we can’t. Whenever a drone is spotted near the fire all aircraft are grounded until we can be sure the drone is clear of the area. For more information, visit http://knowbeforeyoufly.org.

Sylvan Fire Statistics:

Size: 3,752 acres based on infrared flight

Containment: 0%

Total Personnel: approximately 200

Location: 16 miles S of Eagle, CO

Reported: June 20, 2021

Cause: Under investigation

For More Information:

  Fire Information Office: 970-462-9625 8 am to 8 pm

  Email: 2021.sylvan@firenet.gov

  InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7562/

  Facebook: www.facebook.com/SylvanFireInformation/  

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 EAGLE, Colo. – The weather conditions were favorable for firefighters on the Sylvan Fire today. They were able to construct direct fireline around the 20-30 acres that crossed FSR 400 (West Brush Creek Road) yesterday, as well as the approximate 100 acres that crossed the powerline road and burned to Sylvan Lake yesterday. 
Additional resources have been arriving. About 195 personnel are working the fire, along with three heavy helicopters and a light helicopter. An additional heavy helicopter will arrive tomorrow. 
The fire grew little today, and most of the smoke seen was from vegetation continuing to burn within the interior of the fire. The most recent acreage estimate from this morning is 3,583 acres.
The Rocky Mountain Type 1 Incident Management Team will assume management of the fire beginning tomorrow and will be based out of the Eagle Valley Middle School in Eagle. People should be aware of increased fire traffic in the downtown Eagle area and along Brush Creek Road. 
For the latest maps and information about the Sylvan Fire, visit https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7562/. Future Facebook updates will be posted directly to a dedicated Facebook page @sylvanfireinformation.  
For the latest information about pre-evacuation or evacuation notices, visit www.ecemergency.org for Eagle County and www.pitkincounty.com for Pitkin County.
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EAGLE, Colo. – Fire activity on the Sylvan Fire increased dramatically in the late afternoon as clouds cleared and temperatures increased. 
Strong west winds pushed the fire east, where it reached Sylvan Lake and crossed West Brush Creek Road (FSR 400) above the lake. The growth triggered changes in evacuation and pre-evacuation levels in areas in Eagle County. For the latest information about pre-evacuation or evacuation notices, visit www.ecemergency.org for Eagle County and www.pitkincounty.com for Pitkin County.
An additional 60 firefighters arrived today, including a Hot Shot crew. Two heavy helicopters and a light helicopter dropped water. A VLAT (Very Large Air Tanker), LAT (Large Air Tanker) and two single-engine air-tankers dropped retardant. 
At 6 p.m. the fire was mapped at 3,359 acres. There is currently no containment estimate. The cause is under investigation but lightning is suspected.  
The White River National Forest has issued a closure order for the area around the Sylvan Fire. The latest information including closure maps is available at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7562/. 
For more information about wildfire smoke visit https://www.epa.gov/smoke-ready-toolbox-wildfires. 

EAGLE, Colo. – Firefighters today will continue working to keep the Sylvan Fire within a defined area as they strengthen firelines and incorporate natural barriers such as aspen stands and rocky areas. 
Yesterday afternoon and evening the fire made a push to the south, putting up a large column of smoke as it burned in heavy timber. Retardant drops and natural barriers kept the fire from moving over Red Table Ridge and into the Fryingpan drainage. Keeping the fire north of Red Table Ridge continues to be a priority for firefighters today. 
Firefighters will continue working off the powerline road to keep the fire from moving north and east. On the west flank, firefighters will tie natural features such as aspen stands and rocky areas with the old Gypsum Creek Road as they establish containment lines. 
Today is expected to be hot, dry and windy, so firefighters are anticipating another day of active fire behavior. The fire will produce a large amount of smoke again today as it burns through heavy timber. 
The fire has grown to 2,630 acres with no containment estimate. The cause is under investigation but lightning is suspected. About 75 personnel are assigned to the fire along with a light and heavy helicopter. Air tankers are available as needed. 
The White River National Forest has issued a closure order for the area around the Sylvan Fire. The latest information including closure maps is available at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7562/. 
For the latest information about pre-evacuation or evacuation notices, visit www.ecemergency.org for Eagle County and www.pitkincounty.com for Pitkin County. For more information about wildfire smoke visit https://www.epa.gov/smoke-ready-toolbox-wildfires.  

EAGLE, Colo. – Firefighters are making progress securing fireline on the east and west sides of the Sylvan Fire, which is burning 16 miles south of Eagle, Colo. 
The fire has burned 1,424 acres since it was reported Sunday afternoon. The fire is burning in timber on the White River National Forest about half a mile from Sylvan Lake State Park. The cause is under investigation but lightning is suspected. 
About 75 personnel are assigned to the fire along with a light and heavy helicopter.
The White River National Forest has issued a closure order for the area around the Sylvan Fire. Campers and others recreating in Sylvan Lake State Park and much of the surrounding lands have been evacuated. Much of the area in the vicinity of the fire has been closed, including Sylvan Lake State Park. Firefighters have taken steps to protect structures at the state park. Other infrastructure at risk includes a major powerline in the burn area. 
The latest information is being posted at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7562/. 

Sixty firefighters, four single-engine air-tankers and a light helicopter worked the 180-acre Sylvan Fire 12 miles south of Eagle, Colo. today.
The fire is burning in timber on the White River National Forest about half a mile from Sylvan Lake State Park. Firefighters reported extreme fire behavior as strong winds pushed the fire to the south and southeast.
The fire was reported about 3:15 p.m. today. The cause is currently unknown and under investigation. Campers and others recreating in Sylvan Lake State Park and much of the surrounding lands have been evacuated. Much of the area in the vicinity of the fire has been closed, including Sylvan Lake State Park. Firefighters have taken steps to protect structures at the state park. Other infrastructure at risk includes a major powerline in the burn area. 
The latest information, including a map of the closure when it is available, is being posted at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7562/.