Cameron Peak Fire Operations Update Saturday, October, 24, 12:30 pm

On the north end of the Cameron Peak Fire, in Division D, crews are reporting snow is starting to fall near the Bellaire Lakes area. An MMA flight was flown and the data is being processed to provide fire personnel with updated information on the size and location of both fires. A swing shift has been created to ensure continuity of firefighting resources during day/night shift changes.

Thompson Zone- As of 1200 the fire was still holding west of the Bear Lake Road. The east side of the fire has split into two fingers with one moving northeast along the Big Thompson River and one east along Mill Creek.

Cameron Peak- In Division X, fire activity has moderated enough that crews have been able to re-engage. Heavy helicopters are now assisting with water drops as weather conditions allow. The fire in Division X has been held on CR 43. There had been a suspected spot previously reported that the MMA did not pick up. Not near Hwy 34 at this time.

Actualización del Incendio Cameron Peak

Viernes, 24 de Octubre, 2020 – 9:00 am

 

Equipo de gestión de incidentes de Rocky Mountain Tipo 1

Dan Dallas, Comandante del Incidente

 

Oficina de Información: 970-541-1008

Horas de operación: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Correo Electrónico: 2020.cameronpeak@firenet.gov

 

Situación actual:

Después de varios días de crecimiento mínimo del fuego y progreso en las líneas de contención, el incendio de Cameron Peak ahora está contenido en un 60%. Los equipos continúan reforzando las líneas de contención a lo largo de 44H Buckhorn Road, Otter Spot y a lo largo del perímetro sur. Los bomberos continúan protegiendo la estructura y fortaleciendo las líneas en áreas de The Retreat, Storm Mountain y Cedar Park. El fuego permanece atendido por la noche; los equipos están patrullando las líneas de control y monitoreando el comportamiento del fuego durante la noche. Los equipos nocturnos implementarán esfuerzos de supresión y protección de estructuras según sea necesario

 

Los bomberos se preparan para un clima más frío y una advertencia de tormenta invernal el sábado por la noche. Las condiciones influirán en cómo los bomberos abordan los esfuerzos de extinción, pero esos esfuerzos continuarán a pesar del clima adverso.

 

Los recursos están repartidos por el paisaje en la Rama I monitoreando las líneas de contención y buscando puntos calientes. Los equipos de la División D continúan retirando y renovando el equipo para que pueda usarse en otros lugares del incendio. El trabajo de reparación de infraestructura por parte de la compañía eléctrica se completa a lo largo de la carretera 14.

 

Los equipos en la Rama II continúan enfocándose en asegurar las líneas y estructuras de contención a lo largo de 44H Buckhorn Rd. Los equipos de la División T lograron atar la sección que se quemó al norte de 44H Buckhorn Road de regreso a la carretera. Los bomberos están monitoreando la línea de fuego a lo largo de la carretera en varias secciones empinadas. Los equipos de la División V continúan monitoreando y reforzando la línea de contención hasta la esquina sureste. Los encargados de los incendios confían en el estado de esa línea y no esperan que el fuego se mueva hacia el este. Los bomberos de la División U continúan teniendo presencia alrededor de todo el incendio de Otter Road. Los equipos están enfocando en reforzar la línea alrededor del incendio, limpiar los puntos calientes y proteger los valores en riesgo.

 

Las fuerzas de la Rama III continúan monitoreando y asegurando el complicado límite de fuego sur. Este perímetro sur es un terreno difícil con un terreno escarpado. Los bomberos de la División Y se han concentrado en asegurar la línea de topadoras indirectas alrededor de Storm Mountain. Como resultado del arduo trabajo de los bomberos, se logró una línea de contención adicional en la División Y desde CR27 al oeste hasta justo al oeste de Sulzer Gulch. Los equipos de la División X continúan protegiendo los valores en riesgo alrededor de “The Retreat” y utilizan tácticas indirectas para controlar el fuego mientras retrocede hacia CR43. Los equipos también han contenido la parte del incendio en la División X que cruzó el North Fork Trail y sigue siendo su prioridad mantener el fuego al norte del North Fork Trail.

 

Los camiones permanecerán en Pingree Park para monitorear la actividad de los incendios y proteger las estructuras contra posibles quemaduras. Debido al terreno accidentado, hay funciones de control de supresión limitadas para construir líneas de contención, por lo que es esencial la presencia continua del Grupo de Estructura. El Grupo de Estructura D43 continúa enfocándose en valores en riesgo a lo largo de CR43 y está ayudando con la evaluación de la estructura alrededor de Crystal Mountain. Una parte de esta contingencia permanece en Estes Park y sus alrededores para ayudar en la protección de la estructura.

 

Incendio East Troublesome – Zona Thompson

Nota Especial:

Para obtener información sobre la parte de East Troublesome Fire al oeste de Continental Divide (Grand Zone), consulte su página de Facebook (www.facebook.com/EastTroublesomeFire/), la página de InciWeb (https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident / 7242 /), o llame a su línea telefónica de información (970-445-2910).

Situación actual:

El miércoles, el Incendio East Troublesome se detectó en el lado este de la División Continental en el Parque Nacional Rocky Mountain, aproximadamente a 1.5 millas desde la cabecera de Tonahutu Creek hasta la cabecera de Spruce Creek. El viernes, este incendio puntual de más de 1,700 acres, llamado Zona Thompson y designado División W, tuvo un crecimiento limitado debido a la ubicación geográfica, los vientos moderados y los niveles de humedad. Se encuentra en la misma área general que el Fern Lake Fire de 2012.

 

El viernes por la noche, los vientos, la topografía y los combustibles se alinearon para aumentar significativamente el comportamiento del fuego en la Zona Thompson. Actualmente, el incendio se encuentra aproximadamente a una milla al oeste de Bear Lake Road. Los equipos están en Bear Lake Road con un enfoque en contener el fuego al oeste de la carretera. Los encargados de los incendios esperan que el crecimiento del fuego y los empujes hacia el este continúen hasta el mediodía del sábado. Se han agregado recursos adicionales a la División W y las evaluaciones de la estructura, la preparación y la protección en y alrededor de Estes Park es una alta prioridad en la actualidad.

 

Los tratamientos de combustible completados por el parque durante los últimos años se utilizarán para ayudar a controlar el fuego y ralentizar o detener su movimiento hacia la comunidad de Estes Park si es posible.

 

Las operaciones nocturnas continuarán con las evaluaciones de estructuras y la protección cerca de Kaley Cottage y Fern Lake, así como de las áreas de YMCA y High Drive de Estes Park.

 

Condiciones climáticas y de combustible: Las condiciones frías y ventosas dominan el área. Las humedades relativas más altas el viernes moderarán la actividad del fuego durante la mayor parte del día. Los vientos comenzarán a aumentar del oeste en elevaciones más altas el viernes por la tarde con ráfagas de hasta 40 mph. Los vientos del oeste con ráfagas de 50 a 60 mph son posibles el viernes por la noche. Debido a los fuertes vientos, las condiciones críticas de incendio entran en vigencia el viernes por la noche hasta el sábado por la tarde.

 

Evacuaciones y cierres: para actualizaciones, envíe un mensaje de texto con la palabra LCEVAC al 888777 desde su teléfono celular. La información de emergencia se enviará según sea necesario. Ésta es la mejor manera de obtener información sobre la situación en su área. Llame a la Cruz Roja al 800-417-0495. Presione # 1 si ha sido evacuado y necesita refugio. También puede visitar http://cowyredcrossblog.org/cpf/ para obtener actualizaciones.

 

Larimer County evacuaciones y cierres: https://nocoalert.org

Cierres de Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests: https://www.fs.usda.gov/arp/alerts-notices/?aid=60887

Cierres de Rocky Mountain National Park: https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/fireinformation-and-regulations.html

 

Restricción temporal de vuelo (RTV): Hay un RTV sobre el incendio de Cameron Peak. Los incendios forestales son una zona prohibida para los drones. Si usted vuela, no podemos.  Siempre que se detecta un dron cerca del fuego, todos los aviones no pueden volar hasta que podamos estar seguros de que el dron está fuera del área. Para obtener más información, visite http://knowbeforeyoufly.org.

 

 

Fuego Cameron Peak Estadísticas:

Tamaño: 207,464 acres

Contención: 60%

Personal total: 1,903

Ubicación: 2 millas al SO de Red Feather Lakes,

Reportado: 13 de Agosto, 2020

Causa: Bajo investigación

 

Para más información:

  Oficina de información sobre incendios: 970-541-1008 de 8 am a 8 pm

  Correo Electrónico: 2020.cameronpeak@firenet.gov

Condado de Larimer centro de información: 970-980-2500

E. Troublesome – Zona Thompson Estadísticas:

Tamaño: más que 1,792 acres

Contención: 0%

Ubicación: En Spruce Creek 10 miles W of Estes Park

Reportado: 22 de Octubre, 2020

Causa: Punto que llegó del Incendio East Troublesome

Links:

  InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6964

  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/CameronPeakFire/

YouTube:www.youtube.com/channel/UCPNA6qSJC2UYKz68rp9etvA

Boulder Office of Emergency Managemente

Larimer County messaging that Allenspark is under mandatory evacuation is incorrect. Allenspark remains under evacuation warning (pre-evac) for #easttroublesomefire. No mandatory evac order currently w/in Boulder County. Boco.org/oeminfomap being updated now.

Cameron Peak and Thompson Zone Fire Operations Update, 10 am, Sat, Oct 24

There are three immediate areas of concern today with current and predicted winds.

Cameron Peak- There has been an increase in fire activity west of Pingree Park. Structure protection remains in place in the event fire activity begins to threaten structures in this area.

The fire has spotted south of the North Fork Trail in Division X.   The spot is currently estimated at 25 acres and is established.  With the current and predicted winds, the fire is flanking, as it has done in the past, and is making a run to the east near Glen Haven and is approaching Highway 34. Crews have been pulled back due to the increased fire activity.

Thompson Zone (Division W)- The fire has made a significant run to the east towards YMCA camp. Last reports were that the fire was less than a mile from Bear Lake Road. The CalWood Fire in Boulder County has sent resources to assist. Crews will be working to hold the fire west of the Bear Lake Road and structure protection is in place in the event the fire crosses the road.

The Larimer County Sheriff has lifted evacuations for the following areas: All of Redstone Canyon and Otter Road, Highway 14 from Kelly Flats to the Larimer/Jackson County line, Highway 14 north to County Road 86, County Road 103 north to the Tunnel Campground, and Old Roach (from the Mullen Fire). Residents in these areas are no longer under any restrictions. Thank you for your cooperation during this large-scale event. Please do not call 9-1-1 unless you are in danger. Thank you.

CO 14 reopens from Fort Collins to Walden

CDOT still urges travelers to only travel the area if they need to

LARIMER COUNTY— After a two-month closure due to the Cameron Peak fire, Colorado Highway 14 has reopened between north of Fort Collins and Walden.

While fire activity in the immediate area has diminished, which allowed for the opening, CDOT crews will still need to clear some debris from the shoulders and do other road work to get the road ready for the winter snow season. The road may be reduced to one lane at times to complete this work, which will cause some delays.

CDOT is strongly encouraging people NOT to be on the road unless necessary. All forest areas accessible from CO 14 are closed now due to the fire danger.

“This is not a good time to be on CO 14,” CDOT Region Transportation Director Heather Paddock said. “I know people are curious about the area and the fire, but there will be plenty of time to return to the area when conditions are better. We wanted to open this road to allow access for people who need this travel option right now as other routes have closed. There is still a lot of work to be done here, and the fewer people up there right now, the better it will be for everyone.”

CO 14 was closed on August 13 due to the Cameron Peak Fire. At that point, the fire was about 1,500 acres. It has now grown to more than 206,000 acres and is the largest wildfire in Colorado history. The fire continues to burn to the south. Cooler temperatures and wet weather this weekend are expected to slow down the blaze, but crews will be working on this fire until it is completely out.

The closure of CO 7 from Lyons to CO 72 is still in place due to the Calwood Fire in Boulder County. Roads in to Estes Park (US 34 and US 36) are all closed due to the East Troublesome fire crossing the Continental Divide and evacuations of Estes.

To date, CDOT maintenance crews have clocked more than 6,000 man hours working the closures to support these firefighting efforts and to keep the public safe.

Conditions in Colorado can change quickly. Other closures are possible through these events. All closures and lane reductions can be found at www.cotrip.org.

For updates in Larimer County, text the word LCEVAC to 888777 from your cell phone. To view maps of the evacuations, please visit nocoalert.org. For fire information, go to: https://nifc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=821eb2bac47c48c69558075f21365f01

Boulder County Office of Emergency Management

A Pre-Evacuation Warning has been issued for the area(s) of Wild Basin and Meeker Park to the Larimer County Line due to fire activity near Estes Park from the #easttroublesomefire. Take the following protective actions: Prepare in case of evacuation. This Pre-Evacuation stands Until Further Notice. If you need assistance or might need extra time, begin your evacuation now. If you choose to evacuate now, you may go to the Nederland Community Center at 750 Highway 72 in Nederland. Please take the route of Highway 7 to Peak to Peak Highway (Highway 72), south to Nederland.
 
 

Fire Update

Cameron Peak Fire

East Troublesome Fire – Thompson Zone

Saturday, October 24, 2020 – 9:00 am

Rocky Mountain Type 1 Incident Management Team

Dan Dallas, Incident Commander

Information Office: 970-541-1008

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

Email: 2020.cameronpeak@firenet.gov

 

Cameron Peak Fire

Current Situation:

After several days of minimal fire growth and progress on containment lines, the Cameron Peak fire is now 60% contained. Crews are continuing to reinforce firelines along the 44H Buckhorn Road, the Otter Spot, and along the southern perimeter. Firefighters continue structure protection and strengthening lines in areas of The Retreat, Storm Mountain, and Cedar Park. The fire remains staffed at night; crews are patrolling control lines and monitoring nighttime fire behavior. Night crews implement suppression and structure protection efforts as needed

Firefighters prepare for colder weather and a winter storm warning on Saturday night. Conditions will influence how firefighters approach suppression efforts, but those efforts will continue despite adverse weather. 

Resources are spread out across the landscape in Branch I monitoring the containment lines and looking for hot spots. Crews is Division D continue to remove and refurbish equipment so that it can be used in other places on the fire.  Infrastructure repair work by the power company is completed along Highway 14.

Crews in Branch II continue to focus on securing containment lines and structures along the 44H Buckhorn Rd. Division T crews were successful in tying the section that burned north of 44H Buckhorn Road back into the road. Firefighters are monitoring fireline along the road in several steep sections. Crews in Division V continue to monitor and reinforce the fireline down to the southeast corner. Fire managers are confident with the status of that line and do not expect the fire to move to the east. Division U firefighters continue to have a presence around the entire Otter Road spot fire. Crews are focusing on reinforcing the line around the spot fire, mopping up hot spots and protecting values at risk.    

Forces in Branch III continue to monitor and secure the complicated southern fire boundary. This southern perimeter is a difficult piece of ground with steep rugged terrain. Firefighters in Division Y have been concentrating on securing the indirect dozer line around Storm Mountain. As a result of the hard work of firefighters, additional containment line was achieved in Division Y from CR27 west to just west of Sulzer Gulch. Division X crews continue to protect values at risk around The Retreat and utilize indirect tactics to control the fire as it backs down the hill towards CR43. Crews have also contained the slopover in Division X and it remains their priority to keep fire to the north of the North Fork Trail.  

Engines will remain at Pingree Park for the foreseeable future to monitor fire activity and protect structures against potential reburn. Due to the rugged terrain there are limited suppression control features to construct containment lines so a continued presence by the Structure Group is essential. The D43 Structure Group continues to focus on values at risk along CR43 and is assisting with structure assessment around Crystal Mountain. A portion of this contingency remains in and around Estes Park assisting in structure protection.  

East Troublesome Fire – Thompson Zone

Special Note:

For information on the portion of East Troublesome Fire west of the Continental Divide (Grand Zone), please refer to their Facebook page (www.facebook.com/EastTroublesomeFire/ ), InciWeb page (https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7242/ ), or call their information phone line (970-445-2910).

Current Situation:

During a major run on Wednesday, the East Troublesome Fire spotted on the east side of the Continental Divide in Rocky Mountain National Park approximately 1.5 miles from the head of Tonahutu Creek to the head of Spruce Creek. On Friday, this 1,700+ acre spot fire, named Thompson Zone and designated Division W, had limited growth due to the geographic location, moderate winds and humidity levels. It is in the same general area as the Fern Lake Fire of 2012.   

On Friday evening, winds, topography and fuels aligned to significantly increase fire behavior and spotting distance on Thompson Zone.  Currently, the fire is about one mile west of Bear Lake Road. Crews are in place on Bear Lake Road with a focus on holding the fire west of the road.  Fire managers expect fire growth and pushes to the east to continue into mid-day on Saturday. Additional resources have been added to Division W and structure assessments, preparation, and protection in and around Estes Park is a high priority today.

Fuel treatments completed by the Park over the past several years will be utilized to help check the fire and slow or stop its movement towards the community of Estes Park if possible.

Day and night operations will continue structure assessments and protection near Kaley Cottage and Fern Lake as well as the YMCA and High Drive areas of Estes Park.

Weather & Fuel Conditions: A Red Flag Warning is in effect until late afternoon today. Gusty winds will continue pushing to east through much of Saturday with relative humidities in the lower 30% range. A cold front will move across the fire on Saturday with the winds turning to the northeast. As the cold air continues, the precipitation will turn to all snow overnight. Snow accumulations are predicated to be 8-12 inches at the highest elevations to around 4-6 inches at the lower elevations across the fire. Due to these factors, a Winter Storm Watch is in effect for Saturday night through Sunday. Temperatures will fall into the single digits and teens by Sunday morning.

Evacuations and Closures: For updates, text the word LCEVAC to 888777 from your cell phone for the Cameron Peak fire and TFIRE to 888777 for the Thompson Zone. Emergency information will be forwarded as needed. This is the best way to get information about the situation in your area. Call the Red Cross at 800-417-0495. Press #1 if you have been evacuated and need shelter.  You can also visit http://cowyredcrossblog.org/cpf/ for updates.

Larimer County evacuations and road closures: https://nocoalert.org

Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests closures: https://www.fs.usda.gov/arp/alerts-notices/?aid=60887

Rocky Mountain National Park closures: https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/fireinformation-and-regulations.html

Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR): A TFR is in place over the Cameron Peak and East Troublesome Fires. 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.

Cameron Peak Fire Statistics:

Size: 207,464 acres

Containment: 60%

Total Personnel: 1,903

Location: 2 miles SW of Red Feather Lakes, CO

Reported: August 13, 2020

Cause: Under investigation

For More Information:

Cameron Peak Fire Info: 970-541-1008 8 am-8 pm

Email: 2020.cameronpeak@firenet.gov

Larimer County Joint Info Center: 970-980-2500

East Troublesome - Grand Zone: 970-445-2910

E. Troublesome – Thompson Zone Statistics:

Size: more than 1,792 acres

Containment: 0%

Location: Spotted in Spruce Creek 10 miles W of Estes Park

Reported: October 22, 2020

Cause: Spot from main East Troublesome Fire

Links:

 InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6964

 Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/CameronPeakFire/

YouTube:www.youtube.com/channel/UCPNA6qSJC2UYKz68rp9etvA

This is the Larimer County Sheriff has ordered Mandatory Evacuations along Highway 34 from Estes Park to Drake due to the East Troublesome Fire conditions. Residents and business occupants should evacuate the area immediately and as quickly as possible using eastbound Highway 34. Do not delay leaving to gather belongings or make efforts to protect your home or business. Evacuating immediately not only supports your safety, but also allows emergency crews better access to the area. For updates, text the word LCEVAC to 888777 from your cell phone. We will communicate information to that key word as needed. To view a map of the evacuations, please visit nocoalert.org. Please do not call 9-1-1 unless you are in danger. Thank you.

Per the Red Cross, all evacuees needing shelter should go to the Isle of Capri, 401 Main St, Black Hawk, CO 80422. Red Cross is there and rooms are available.