An update from Cameron Peak Fire Operations at 1:00 p.m.
A contingent of resources have been able to go back into The Retreat and Storm Mountain area. They are reporting that no new structures have been lost due to this recent fire activity. In addition, the Branch I resources that had been temporarily reassigned to assist with the new starts in Boulder County have returned to Cameron Peak and will mostly be assigned to the southeast side of the fire in Branch III. Air operations is reporting that it is too windy for retardant drops over the fire area. Helicopters are supporting firefighters with water drops primarily in Divisions U and V.

Actualización de Cameron Peak Fire

Lunes, 20 de Octubre 2020 – 9:00 am

Rocky Mountain Type 1 Equipo de Gestión de Incidentes

Dan Dallas, Comandante del Incidente

Oficina de Información: 970-541-1008

Horas de operación: 8 a.m. a 8 p.m.

Correo electrónico: 2020.cameronpeak@firenet.gov

Situación Actual:

El apoyo aéreo informó el día más ocupado desde la llegada al incidente con más de 60 horas de vuelo. La aviación apoyó a los bomberos con agua y gotas retardantes en el perímetro sur del incendio cerca de Glen Haven, The Retreat y Storm Mountain. Los equipos de bomberos avanzaron en las líneas de contención y la protección de la estructura continúa. La construcción de la línea a lo largo de 44H Buckhorn Rd tuvo éxito ayer en preparación para una posible operación de quemado (quema de combustibles entre una función de control y el borde del fuego para eliminar los combustibles del camino de avance del fuego). El fuego continúa activo en terrenos escarpados y escarpados alrededor de Signal Mountain. Los gerentes de incendios están evaluando opciones para detener el fuego a lo largo del North Fork Trail.

Durante los próximos días, la tendencia al secado continuará. La aviación ayudará a los bomberos a construir líneas de contención alrededor del lugar del incendio cerca de Buckskin Heights, donde no hay una amenaza inminente para las estructuras. Completar los objetivos de contención a lo largo de la esquina sureste del incendio cerca de Masonville sigue siendo una prioridad. Las operaciones nocturnas continuarán el avance alcanzado por el turno de día, aprovechando los vientos más bajos y las humedades nocturnas más altas para lograr los objetivos. Estas tácticas de supresión cuidadosamente planificadas se implementarán dando prioridad a la seguridad de los bomberos y del público.

En Branch I al norte y al este de la autopista 14 está en estado de patrulla y los equipos de bomberos están identificando y retirando el equipo que ya no se necesita. Las cuadrillas de la División A / D continúan monitoreando la línea de contención y la compañía eléctrica continúa reparando las líneas y reemplazando los postes dañados en la Carretera 14. La División F / L / R está en estado de patrulla. Los bomberos continúan monitoreando el borde del fuego a lo largo de Manhattan Road. El combustible interior que continúa ardiendo dentro del perímetro del incendio está siendo monitoreado por bomberos con un motor deslizante (similar a un skidder con un tanque de agua y una bomba) cerca del campamento de Bellaire Lake.

En Branch II, el objetivo es mantener el fuego al sur de 44H Buckhorn Road y al oeste de CR27. Equipos pesados y los equipos de bomberos de mano siguen trabajando en la División T para completar la línea de contención y asegurar el área que se quemó al norte de 44H Buckhorn Road. Las fuerzas de la División V continúan patrullando CR27 y protegiendo los valores en riesgo. Los equipos completaron casi dos millas de línea desde la esquina SE al oeste hacia Cedar Park a lo largo del borde de una vieja cicatriz de quemadura. Los recursos de aviación ayudaron a los bomberos de la División U a asegurar la línea y buscar oportunidades para completar la línea directa e indirecta alrededor del terreno empinado en y cerca de la esquina NO del lugar del incendio.

Los bomberos de la Branch III hicieron un excelente progreso al asegurar el borde sur del incendio cerca de las comunidades de Glen Haven, Storm Mountain, The Retreat y Cedar Park. Los cielos despejados permitieron que los recursos de aviación ayudaran a las tripulaciones de la División X / Y a asegurar el borde sur del incendio. Estas gotas de agua y retardantes son estrategias clave en este terreno empinado. El equipo de gestión de incidentes continúa trabajando con los administradores de incendios del Parque Nacional Rocky Mountain para monitorear la actividad de los incendios en las Divisiones W y Z.

Los Grupos de Protección de Estructura están trabajando al sur y al este del incendio, evaluando necesidades y estableciendo puntos de protección sobre valores en riesgo. Esto permite que los equipos de extinción de incendios se concentren en construir la línea y asegurar el borde del fuego. Esto incluye las áreas y comunidades alrededor del campus de CSU, Pingree Park, Glen Haven, The Retreat, Storm Mountain, Otter Road y Red Stone Canyon. En el campus de CSU, los equipos están limpiando edificios y otra infraestructura.

Condiciones climáticas y del combustible: La actividad del fuego puede aumentar debido a tres días consecutivos de clima seco y una mala recuperación de la humedad durante la noche. El clima de hoy será similar al de ayer; los vientos más fuertes prevalecerán en las elevaciones más altas. Se espera un viento del este sobre la esquina sureste del fuego al atardecer. Se emite una advertencia de bandera roja desde el mediodía del miércoles hasta las 8 a.m. del jueves por la mañana. Existe la posibilidad de una quema activa si los vientos se alinean con el terreno.

Cierres y evacuaciones: Con el alto nivel de gran actividad de incendios en todo el país y una temporada extendida hasta el otoño, la competencia por los recursos de extinción de incendios es alta. Los administradores de incendios priorizan las necesidades todos los días y despliegan los recursos de extinción de incendios en las áreas del incendio con mayor necesidad.

Recibimos muchas preguntas sobre la mejor manera de ayudar a los bomberos. Donar dinero o ser voluntario en organizaciones y organizaciones benéficas locales es la forma más eficaz de contribuir al esfuerzo del fuego. Consulte nuestras páginas de Facebook e InciWeb para obtener orientación adicional sobre este tema.

Evacuaciones y cierres de carreteras del condado de Larimer:  https://nocoalert.org

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

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

Restricciones temporales de vuelo (TFR): Es ilegal operar un dron en el área del incendio. Los incendios forestales son una zona prohibida para los drones. Si vuela, no podemos. Siempre que se detecta un dron cerca del fuego, todos los aviones están conectados a tierra hasta que estemos seguros de que el dron está fuera del área. El uso de drones siempre está prohibido en los parques nacionales. Para obtener más información, visite http://knowbeforeyoufly.org

Estadísticas de incendios de Cameron Peak:

Tamaño: 205,004 acres

Contención: 51%

Personal total: 1,542

 Ubicación: 2 millas al SO de Red Feather Lakes, CO Reportado: 13 de agosto de 2020

Causa: Bajo investigación

Información sobre incendio:

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

  Correo electrónico: 2020.cameronpeak@firenet.gov

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

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

  Larimer County Joint Info Center: (970) 980-2500

This is a Cameron Peak Fire Operations Update at 11:00 a.m. The fire has become very active all the way from The Retreat to Storm Mountain.  Crews are being pulled back to CR43 for safety.  Pumps and sprinklers are being turned on as they leave, in an effort to protect structures.

Update from Cameron Peak Fire Operations:

The fire continues to be very active in the area east of Cedar Park to west of The Retreat.

High wind and turbulence above the drainages near Storm Mountain and The Retreat are preventing helicopters from being able to safely do water drops in those areas, however they will remain in the air and find other areas with less turbulence.

Smoke is visible from Ft. Collins and Loveland.

Cameron Peak Fire Update

Tuesday, October 20, 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

Current Situation:

Air support reported the busiest day since arrival on the incident with over 60 hours of flight time. Aviation supported firefighters with both water and retardant drops on the southern perimeter of the fire near Glen Haven, The Retreat, and Storm Mountain. Crews made progress on containment lines, and structure protection continues. Line construction along the 44H Buckhorn Rd was successful yesterday in preparation for a potential burnout operation (burning fuels between a control feature and the fire edge to remove fuels from the advancing path of the fire). Fire continues to be active in steep rugged terrain around Signal Mountain. Fire managers are assessing options to hold the fire along the North Fork Trail.

Over the next several days, the drying trend will continue. Aviation will aid firefighters building containment lines around the spot fire near Buckskin Heights where there is no imminent threat to structures. Completing containment objectives along the southeast corner of the fire near Masonville remains a priority. Night operations will continue progress attained by the day shift, taking advantage of the lower winds and higher nighttime humidities to achieve objectives. These carefully planned suppression tactics will be implemented while giving priority to the safety of firefighters and the public.  

Branch I north and east of Highway 14 is in patrol status, and crews are identifying and removing equipment that is no longer needed. Crews in Division A/D continue to monitor the containment line, and the power company continues to repair lines and replace damaged poles on Highway 14. Division F/L/R is in patrol status. Firefighters continue to monitor the fire’s edge along the Manhattan Road. Interior fuel that continues to burn inside the fire perimeter is being monitored by firefighters with a Skidgine (similar to a skidder with a water tank and pump) near the Bellaire Lake Campground. 

In Branch II, the objective is to keep the fire south of 44H Buckhorn Road and west of CR27. Heavy equipment and hand crews remain working in Division T to complete the containment line and secure the area that burned north of 44H Buckhorn Road. Division V forces continue to patrol CR27 and protect values at risk. Crews completed almost two miles of line from the SE corner west towards Cedar Park along the edge of an old burn scar. Aviation resources assisted Division U firefighters to secure the line and look for opportunities to complete direct and indirect line around the steep terrain in and near the NW corner of the spot fire.

Branch III firefighters made excellent progress securing the southern edge of the fire near the communities of Glen Haven, Storm Mountain, The Retreat, and Cedar Park. Clear skies allowed aviation resources to assist crews in Division X/Y to secure the southern edge of the fire. These water and retardant drops are key strategies in this steep terrain. The Incident Management Team continues to work with Rocky Mountain National Park fire managers to monitor fire activity in Divisions W and Z.

Structure Protection Groups are working to the south and east of the fire, assessing needs and establishing point protection on values at risk. This allows firefighting crews to focus on constructing line and securing the fire’s edge. This includes the areas and communities around CSU campus, Pingree Park, Glen Haven, The Retreat, Storm Mountain, Otter Road and Red Stone Canyon. On the CSU campus, crews are mopping up around buildings and other infrastructure.

Weather & Fuel Conditions: Fire activity may increase due to three consecutive days of dry weather and poor overnight humidity recovery. The weather today will be similar to yesterday; the strongest winds will prevail at higher elevations. An east wind is expected over the southeastern corner of the fire by late evening. A Red Flag Warning is issued for noon Wednesday until 8 a.m. Thursday morning. There is potential for active burning if the winds align with the terrain.

Special Notes:  With the high level of large fire activity nationwide and an extended season into the fall, competition for firefighting resources is high. Fire managers prioritize needs each day and deploy firefighting resources to the areas of the fire with greatest need.

We receive many questions about the best way to help firefighters. Donating money to or volunteering time with local organizations and charities is the most effective way to contribute to the fire effort. Please see our Facebook and InciWeb pages for additional guidance on this topic.

Evacuations and Closures: For updates, text the word LCEVAC to 888777 from your cell phone. 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 (TRF): A TFR is in place over the Cameron Peak 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.

Cameron Peak Fire Statistics:

Size: 205,004 acres

Containment: 51%

Total Personnel: 1,542

Location: 2 miles SW of Red Feather Lakes, CO

Reported: August 13, 2020

Cause: Under investigation

For More Information:

Fire Information Office: 970-541-1008    8 am to 8 pm

Email: 2020.cameronpeak@firenet.gov

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

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

Larimer County Joint Info Center: (970) 980-2500

Poudre Valley Rural Electric Association Update current for Oct. 20

Power has been restored along HWY 14 to everything east of the Fish Hatchery. Crews began reconstruction west of the Fish Hatchery yesterday including the replacement of 33 poles. We do not have an estimate for completion at this time.

Crews were able to begin assessing the damage in the Pingree Park area following last Wednesday’s wind event. There was additional damage south of Monument Gulch including a significant number of poles down. We expect to begin rebuilding the line today.

In the Masonville area we are actively working to restore power where we are able, based on clearance from the incident management team. Crews were given access to Redstone Canyon and Buckskin Heights and are currently assessing damage to our system.

There has been damage to the line that feeds Cedar Park. We don’t know to what extent, but repairs will be needed. The line runs through the Bobcat Ridge Natural Area. Crews have also been cleared to enter this area and are assessing damage.

Additional contractors have arrived to assist our crews and contractors with our power restoration efforts.

Cameron Peak Fire night operations will be conducting some firing operations in Division U (near the spot fire); smoke will be visible and should be expected.

Cameron Peak Evacuation Update Hwy 34

2020-10-19 18:15:51 MDT

The Larimer County Sheriff has downgraded the mandatory evacuation to voluntary for Highway 34 from the Dam Store to Soul Shine Road. Residents along the Highway 34 corridor may return home. We ask that you keep yourselves informed of the fire activity and remain ready for a mandatory evacuation should it become necessary. Highway 34 from Soul Shine Road to Mall Road will remain in voluntary evacuation status as well. To view maps of the evacuations, please visit nocoalert.org. Please do not call 9-1-1 unless you are in danger. Thank you.

   

Operations Section Update, Monday, October 19,  4:45 pm

The structure group working in the Pingree Park area is reporting that crews continue to mop up areas of heat. Fire behavior was active but moderate today in this area. Along the 44H/Buckhorn Road, crews continue to make progress on line construction today while planning for potential burnout operations tomorrow. The northeast corner of the spot fire remains active and is creating control issues as it continues to back down the hill. There is no imminent threat to values at risk at this time.

Multiple retardant and water drops have occurred over The Retreat. Crews were able to make some progress on containment lines. Portions of Miller Fork are showing significant heat. Structure protection continues in The Retreat/Glen Haven/Storm Mountain areas. Crews continue to work on hand and dozer line construction. Fire continues to back down steep rugged terrain around Signal Mountain, and managers are looking at options to build control lines using North Fork trails.

Please join us tonight, Monday, October 19, 2020, for a Virtual Community Meeting at 7:30 pm on the Cameron Peak Fire Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/CameronPeakFire/

 Fire Officials will provide updated information and answer questions.