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Mapa Interactivo: https://arcg.is/W0izr
Perspectiva de humo: https://fires.airfire.org/outlooks/WesternColorado

Los Recursos Incluyen: 3 equipos de bomberos de tipo 1, 9 Equipos de bomberos de tipo 2, 7 helicópteros, 60 camiones de bombero, 13 topadores, 26 camiones de agua, y varias personas de apoyo.

Pine Gulch Fire Update Friday August 28

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Publication Type: News Fri, 08/28/2020 - 12:00

Pine Gulch Fire Update

August 28, 2020 – 9:00 a.m.

Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team - Dan Dallas, Incident Commander

Information Center: (970) 628-0130, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Media Inquiries: (970) 812-3706, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Special Notes: Because of more accurate mapping yesterday that included previously unburned islands within the fire perimeter, the Pine Gulch Fire is now 139,006 acres, making it the largest wildfire in Colorado history. Firefighting efforts on the Pine Gulch Fire have been highly successful; the fire is now 77% contained.

The Rocky Mountain Type 1 Incident Management Team will be transitioning command of the Pine Gulch Fire to the Southern Area Type 1 Red Team on Sunday morning, August 30. Members of the Southern Area team are beginning to arrive today, and tomorrow will be a “shadow day” where members of both teams work closely together to ensure an efficient and thorough transition.

Garfield county has removed the pre-evacuation for all areas west of Hwy 139 to the Utah border.

BLM closures in the fire area have been reduced, but some are still in effect: www.facebook.com/BLMColoradoFire

Current Situation: Yesterday, most of the observed fire activity was interior burning of unburned fuels that posed no threat to containment lines. Similar behavior is expected today, with minimal chance of spread outside the fire perimeter. Interior burning is most likely in the East Salt Creek area in Division F and on the west side in Division D.

More containment was added to all sides of the Pine Gulch Fire, including on the northeast in Division K, the south side at the Division A/B break, along Hwy 139 in Divisions D and E, and in the East Salt Creek area in Division F. There is still some open line and heat in the area near the Division A/B break, but there has been no fire movement for many days. Similarly, there is still open line and heat in Divisions B and D in the Munger Creek area, but no movement, and this area will be monitored from Hwy 139 as well as from the air. Fire above the retired mine near Hwy 139 has checked itself in natural barriers with no recent movement.

Today, crews in Divisions K, Z, and A will patrol and monitor as well as backhaul unneeded equipment including structure protection equipment near homes on the Roan Creek Rd. In Divisions F, handline created by hotshots in the East Salt Creek area is complete; however, there are still several days of work left to completely mop-up and secure this edge. This area is steep and severe terrain that is accessible only by foot, so this work requires time and patience.

As activity on the Pine Gulch Fire quickly diminishes, fire managers are rightsizing the organization to appropriately fit the current needs. Many resources will be demobilized today so that they can be sent to other fires where the need is now greater. A nighttime operational period is no longer necessary on the Pine Gulch Fire; all future work will be performed during daytime hours.

Focus is now on structure suppression repair (actions that help minimize damage to soil, water, and other resources directly attributable to fire suppression activities) and rehabilitation of impacted areas. Resource Advisors will work with crews to direct efforts, and today these efforts will begin in the SE corner of the fire in Division A.

Weather & Fuel Conditions: Today brings more chances of thunderstorms starting at 12 p.m. with the potential for wind gusts up to 40 mph. There is a 10% chance of wetting rain. Maximum temperature is around 89 with 19-22% minimum relative humidity. Winds are forecast from the southwest at 5-8 mph with gusts up to 17. There is an increasing chance for thunderstorms and moisture in the coming days. As the chance of rainfall increases, so does the threat of flash flooding and debris flow. Any new fire starts in the vicinity still have significant potential for growth.

Evacuations and Pre-Evacuations: Evacuations and pre-evacuations are changing in Garfield County as fire activity decreases. Please go to: www.garfield-county.com and scroll down to the “evacuations” tab for the most recent updates. There are currently no pre-evacuations or evacuations in Mesa County: www.sheriff.mesacounty.us/FireInformation. Closures: Roan Creek Road (204) at North Dry Fork (200). The 21 Road north of the BLM boundary, 16 Road at V 8/10 Road, and the Q 5/10 Road is closed at 18 Rd. Some BLM lands in the fire area are still closed. Please see: www.facebook.com/BLMColoradoFire

Air Quality: Air Quality Health Advisories may be issued in areas near the Pine Gulch and Grizzly Creek fires. A smoke outlook for the Pine Gulch Fire is available where this update is posted and at https://fires.airfire.org/outlooks/WesternColorado. For more information on smoke levels, please visit https://airnow.gov.

Emergency Alerts: For Garfield County, please visit garco911.com. Mesa County alerts, please visit bit.ly/Emergency_Alerts.

Temporary Flight Restrictions: A Temporary Flight Restriction is in place over the Pine Gulch Fire. Wildfires are a No Drone Zone. If you fly, we can’t. For more information, visit http://knowbeforeyoufly.org.

Pine Gulch Fire Statistics:

Size: approximately 139,006 acres

Containment: 77%

Total Personnel: 915

Location: Approximately 18 miles north of Grand Junction, CO

Reported: July 31, approximately 5:15 p.m.

Cause: Lightning

For More Information:

Information Office: (970) 628-0130, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Media Inquiries: (970) 812-3706, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Interactive Fire Map: https://arcg.is/W0izr
Smoke Outlook: https://fires.airfire.org/outlooks/WesternColorado

Resources Include: 3 Type 1 hand crews, 9 Type 2 hand crews, 7 helicopters, 60 engines, 13 bulldozers,

26 water tenders, and overhead/support personnel

BLM Reduces Area Closed Due To Pine Gulch Fire

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Publication Type: Closures Fri, 08/28/2020 - 12:00

Notice of Public Closure

Pine Gulch Fire Area Closure Order #COS08000-20-04

For BLM managed lands in Mesa, Garfield Counties, Colorado

This notice rescinds and replaces the closure order issued on August 19, 2020, Order #COS08000-20-03, for BLM-managed lands in the Grand Junction and White River Field Offices in Mesa, Garfield and Rio Blanco Counties within the area of the Pine Gulch Fire.

Pursuant to 43 CFR 8364.1, the BLM is giving notice that BLM-managed lands in the Grand Junction and White River Field Offices in Mesa and Garfield Counties as described below are temporarily closed to all entry starting at 12:01 am Friday, August 28, 2020.

This emergency closure is necessary to ensure public and firefighter safety during suppression and rehabilitation efforts. This order will remain in effect until the Pine Creek Fire is declared controlled or until this order is rescinded.

Closure Area Description: Generally described as BLM-managed lands north of Loma, Fruita, Grand Junction and Palisade, starting at the base of the Bookcliffs, including the campground in the North Fruita Desert SRMA; west and north of De Beque on South Shale Ridge to County Road 204 and 209, from this point, west to County Road 256 to Douglas Pass on Hwy 139, south on Hwy 139 east to the base of the Bookcliffs. Mount Garfield hiking trail remains open to foot travel. The Cameo gate allowing access up Coal Canyon is open, V 2/10 Road is open to Corcoran Peak, and County Road 209 is open. County Road 256 east of Douglas Pass remains closed. See attached map.

Prohibited Acts:

l. You must not enter or use BLM-managed lands described in this order.

2. You must not use the roads or trails in the area described in this order.

Exemptions: The following persons are exempt from this order: Federal, state, and local officers and employees in the performance of their official duties; members of organized rescue or fire-fighting forces in the performance of their official duties; and persons with written authorization from the BLM.

Penalties: Any person who violates the above rules and/or restriction may be tried before a United States Magistrate and fined no more than $1,000, imprisoned for no more than 12 months, or both. Such violations may also be subject to the enhanced fines provided for by 18 U.S.C. 3571

For more information:

BLM Grand Junction Field Office, (970) 244-3000 or BLM White River Field Office, (970) 878-3800.

_______________________________ _____________________________

Greg Wolfgang, GJFO Field Manager Kent Walter, WRFO Field Manager

Actualizacin del Fuego Pine Gulch Agosto 27 2020

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Actualización del Fuego Pine Gulch

Agosto 27, 2020 - 10 a.m.

Equipo de Gestión de Incidentes de Rocky Mountain - Tipo 1 - Dan Dallas, Comandante del Incidente

Centro de información: (970) 628-0130, 8 a.m . 8 p.m.

Consultas de los medios: (970) 812-3706, de 8 a.m. a 8 p.m.

Situación actual: Ayer hubo un crecimiento mínimo en el incendio Pine Gulch (38 acres). La propagación activa del fuego debería limitarse nuevamente hoy debido a las líneas de contención exitosas. La mayor parte de la actividad del fuego se producirá en el interior cuando el fuego encuentra áreas de combustibles que todavía no han quemado. Hoy, es más probable que esto ocurra en el lado oeste de la División D, donde se puede ver humo proveniente del perímetro del incendio.

Los equipos de bomberos tuvieron mucho éxito en sus esfuerzos construyendo una línea de control directo en el área de East Salt Creek de la División F, y esta línea de control se mantiene bien. Hoy, los operadores de equipos pesados trabajarán para completar las líneas de control secundarias al norte de allí. Ayer se agregó más contención en la División K, y el incendio de Pine Gulch ahora está contenido en un 53%. En las Divisiones K, Z y A, los bomberos están sacando y moviendo equipos innecesarios. Se liberarán algunos equipos y personal para que puedan utilizarse en otros incendios en la región donde la necesidad es mayor. El incendio cerca de las Divisiónes A / B, no muestra signos de cruzar las líneas de contención, y las Divisiones B y D están en estado de patrulla y monitoreo. Los equipos de la División E trabajarán en cualquier necesidad de limpieza restante.

El enfoque general en Pine Gulch Fire está cambiando rápidamente de la supresión de incendios a la reparación de los esfuerzos de supresión. Los esfuerzos de reparación ayudarán a minimizar el daño a la tierra, el agua y otros recursos directamente atribuibles a las actividades de supresión de incendios. Los bomberos trabajarán con especialistas llamados asesores de recursos que ayudarán a determinar las necesidades.

Las tormentas eléctricas se extendieron ayer al norte del incendio y una se movió directamente sobre la mitad Este del incendio. Esto provocó una breve advertencia de inundación repentina para la mitad Este del incendio de Pine Gulch. Hubo una pequeña cantidad de escombros cerca de Kimball Creek Rd. Se prevén más tormentas eléctricas, y estas traen el potencial de flujos de escombros e inundaciones repentinas.

Condiciones meteorológicas y del combustible: la posibilidad de tormentas eléctricas continuará. Cualquier tormenta que se desarrolle podría producir ráfagas de viento de hasta 40 mph. Hay un 15% de probabilidad de mojar la lluvia. La temperatura máxima es de alrededor de 90ºC con una humedad relativa del 19-22%. Se pronostican vientos del oeste-suroeste a 8-11 mph con ráfagas de hasta 19. Los próximos días traen más posibilidades de tormentas eléctricas con una probabilidad similar de vientos más fuertes. A medida que aumenta la probabilidad de lluvia, también aumenta la amenaza de inundaciones repentinas y flujo de escombros. Si bien ha habido humedad en el área, sus efectos serán a corto plazo debido a las continuas condiciones de sequía; cualquier nuevo incendio que se inicie en las cercanías todavía tiene potencial de crecimiento.

Evacuaciones: Condado de Garfield: 4A Ridge Road (256), Salt Wash (205), King Road (258), Clear Creek Road (211), Carr Creek Road (207), Kimball Creek Road (202). Una orden previa a la evacuación está en vigor para todos los residentes del condado de Garfield al oeste de CO-139 hacia la frontera de Utah, y cualquier residente que haya sido evacuado permanece en situación previa a la evacuación Para obtener más información: www.garfieldcounty.net. Actualmente no hay evacuaciones previas o evacuaciones en el condado de Mesa: www.sheriff.mesacounty.us/FireInformation. Cierres: Roan Creek Road (204) en North Dry Fork (200). La V 2/10 Rd. en la 44 Rd, Coal Canyon Rd. justo después del campo de tiro de Cameo. La carretera 21 al norte del límite de BLM, la carretera 16 en la carretera V 8/10 y la carretera Q 5/10 están cerradas en 18 Rd. BLM aterriza al norte de Loma, Fruita, Grand Junction y Palisade. Consulte: www.tinyurl.com/PineGulchBLM

Alertas de emergencia: para el condado de Garfield, visite garco911.com. Alertas del condado de Mesa, visite bit.ly/Emergency_Alerts.

Estadísticas del Fuego Pine Gulch:

Tamaño: 135,958 acres

Contención: 53%

Personal total: 935

Ubicación: Aproximadamente 18 miles al norte de

Grand Junction, CO

Reportado: July 31, aproximadamente 5:15 p.m.

Causa: Relámpago

Para mas información:

Officina: (970) 628-0130, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Consultas de los medios: (970) 812-3706, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Corro Electrónico: 2020.PineGulch@firenet.gov

Mapa Interactivo: https://arcg.is/W0izr
Perspectiva de humo: https://fires.airfire.org/outlooks/WesternColorado

Los Recursos Incluyen: 3 equipos de bomberos de tipo 1, 10 Equipos de bomberos de tipo 2, 8 helicópteros, 66 camiones de bombero, 14 topadores, 26 camiones de agua, y varias personas de apoyo.

Pine Gulch Fire Update Thursday August 27

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Pine Gulch Fire Update

August 27, 2020 – 8:30 a.m.

Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team - Dan Dallas, Incident Commander

Information Center: (970) 628-0130, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Media Inquiries: (970) 812-3706, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Current Situation: There was minimal growth on the Pine Gulch Fire yesterday (38 acres). Active fire spread outside the fire perimeter should be limited again today due to successful containment lines. Most fire activity will be interior burning when fire picks up pockets of unburned fuels. Today, this is most likely on the west side in Division D, where smoke may be seen coming from within the fire perimeter.

Crews were highly successful in their efforts to build direct control line in the East Salt Creek area of Division F, and this control line is holding well. Today, heavy equipment operators will work to complete secondary control lines north of there. More containment was added in Division K yesterday, and the Pine Gulch Fire is now 53% contained. In Divisions K, Z, and A, firefighters are backhauling unneeded equipment. Some equipment and personnel will be released so they can be utilized on other fires in the region where the need is greater. The fire near the Division A/B break shows no signs of breaching containment lines, and Divisions B and D are in patrol and monitor status. Crews in Division E will work on any remaining mop-up needs.

The overall focus on the Pine Gulch Fire is quickly shifting from fire suppression to suppression repair. Suppression repair involves actions that help minimize damage to soil, water, and other resources directly attributable to fire suppression activities. Firefighters will work with specialists called Resource Advisors who will help ascertain needs.

Thunderstorms were widespread just north of the fire yesterday with one moving directly over the eastern half of the fire. This prompted a brief Flash Flood Warning for the eastern half of the Pine Gulch fire. There was a small amount of debris flow near Kimball Creek Rd. More thunderstorms are predicted, and these bring the potential for debris flows and flash flooding.

Weather & Fuel Conditions: The chance of thunderstorms will continue. Any storms that develop could produce winds gusts up to 40 mph. There is a 15% chance of wetting rain. Maximum temperature is around 90 with 19-22% relative humidity. Winds are forecast from the west-southwest at 8-11 mph with gusts up to 19. The coming days bring more chance for thunderstorms with similar chance for gustier winds. As the chance of rainfall increases, so does the threat of flash flooding and debris flow. While there has been moisture in the area, its effects will be short term because of continued drought conditions; any new fire starts in the vicinity still have the potential for growth.

Evacuations: Garfield County: 4A Ridge Road (256), Salt Wash (205), King Road (258), Clear Creek Road (211), Carr Creek Road (207), Kimball Creek Road (202). A pre-evacuation order is in effect for all residents of Garfield County west of CO-139 to the Utah border, and any formerly evacuated residents remain in pre-evacuation. For more information: www.garfieldcounty.net. There are currently no pre-evacuations or evacuations in Mesa County: www.sheriff.mesacounty.us/FireInformation. Closures: Roan Creek Road (204) at North Dry Fork (200). The V 2/10 Rd. at the 44 Rd, Coal Canyon Rd. just past the Cameo Shooting Range. The 21 Road north of the BLM boundary, 16 Road at V 8/10 Road, and the Q 5/10 Road is closed at 18 Rd. BLM lands north of Loma, Fruita, Grand Junction, and Palisade. Please see: www.tinyurl.com/PineGulchBLM

Emergency Alerts: For Garfield County, please visit garco911.com. Mesa County alerts, please visit bit.ly/Emergency_Alerts.

Pine Gulch Fire Statistics:

Size: approximately 135,958 acres

Containment: 53%

Total Personnel: 935

Location: Approximately 18 miles north of Grand Junction, CO

Reported: July 31, approximately 5:15 p.m.

Cause: Lightning

For More Information:

Information Office: (970) 628-0130, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Media Inquiries: (970) 812-3706, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Interactive Fire Map: https://arcg.is/W0izr
Smoke Outlook: https://fires.airfire.org/outlooks/WesternColorado

Resources Include: 3 Type 1 hand crews, 10 Type 2 hand crews, 8 helicopters, 66 engines, 14 bulldozers,

26 water tenders, and overhead/support personnel

Actualizacin del Fuego Pine Gulch Agosto 26 2020

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Actualización del Fuego Pine Gulch

Agosto 26, 2020 - 10 a.m.

Equipo de Gestión de Incidentes de Rocky Mountain - Tipo 1 - Dan Dallas, Comandante del Incidente

Centro de información: (970) 628-0130, 8 a.m . 8 p.m.

Consultas de los medios: (970) 812-3706, de 8 a.m. a 8 p.m.

Nota especial: CDOT ha abierto CO 139 / Douglas Pass Rd., Pero los viajeros deberían esperar límites de velocidad más bajos y la posibilidad de cierres futuros debido a deslizamientos de tierra u otros eventos. No debería detener los vehículos ni ponerse de pie en la calle. Estén atento a los vehículos de emergencia. La zona está siendo patrullada por bomberos. Todas las actualizaciones se seguirán publicando en COtrip.org y en el Facebook y Twitter de CDOT.

Situación actual: Los vientos fuertes entraron al área del incendio durante la noche y se movieron a través de drenajes, pero no afectaron significativamente el comportamiento o crecimiento del fuego. Las operaciones en East Salt Creek en la División F han tenido mucho éxito. El fuego ha retrocedido hasta el fondo del drenaje y los operadores de equipos pesados y los bomberos han podido trabajar cerca del borde del incendio. Durante la noche, los equipos completaron la línea de topadoras desde Barrel Creek hacia el este hasta 289 Road. Luego, los bomberos llevaron a cabo operaciones de quema exitosas utilizando igniciones manuales y UAS (sistema aéreo no tripulado). Hoy y en los próximos días, los equipos de Hotshots (bomberos altamente calificados) crearán una línea de control directo en el borde del incendio en el fondo de East Salt Creek. Esto será fundamental para ayudar a prevenir la propagación del fuego hacia el norte. El terreno aquí es implacable; estos bomberos especialistas trabajarán rápidamente y serán asistidas por aviones desde arriba.

En otras partes de la División F, los equipos de bomberos y los operadores de equipos pesados esperan completar la mayor parte de su trabajo en las líneas de control secundarias hoy. Continuarán utilizando equipo pesado para eliminar combustibles pesados cerca de las líneas de control. Todo ese trabajo de preparación está ahora completo en la División L.

En la División K en el norte, toda la línea de control se mantiene bien, y la mayor parte del perímetro de fuego aquí, ahora se considera contenido. Los bomberos estarán "retrocediendo" (eliminando el equipo innecesario) de la División K hoy, tanto cerca de las líneas de control como alrededor de las casas. Se está realizando un trabajo similar en las Divisiones Z y A.

Entre las Divisiónes A / B, ha habido un pequeño crecimiento de fuego hacia el sur, pero no ha cruzado la línea de control. El resto de la División B, así como la División D, permanece quieto. El fuego sigue avanzando lentamente, pero se queda principalmente en rocas y elementos naturales que no queman. A lo largo de la Hwy 139, la línea de control se mantiene bien.

Ayer, se veían columnas de humo sobre el fuego. Esto fue principalmente partes en el interior del fuego que todavía no han quemado, donde no es una amenaza a las líneas de control. Esto se puede ver de nuevo hoy.

Condiciones meteorológicas y de combustible: las tormentas eléctricas se pronostican nuevamente entre las 12 p.m. y medianoche. Hay un 15% de probabilidad de lluvia. Las temperaturas máximas estarán por debajo de los 90 grados, y la humedad relativa debe estar entre 15-20%. Los vientos deberían permanecer ligeros hoy a 6-9 mph de norte a noroeste. Las tormentas podrían producir vientos más fuertes de hasta 25 mph, y estos podrían tener un componente del sur. Los combustibles permanecen secos y receptivos a quemar.

Evacuaciones: Condado de Garfield: 4A Ridge Road (256), Salt Wash (205), King Road (258), Clear Creek Road (211), Carr Creek Road (207), Kimball Creek Road (202). Una orden previa a la evacuación está en vigor para todos los residentes del condado de Garfield al oeste de CO-139 hacia la frontera de Utah, y cualquier residente que haya sido evacuado permanece en situación previa a la evacuación. Para obtener más información: www.garfieldcounty.net Actualmente no hay evacuaciones previas o evacuaciones en el condado de Mesa: www.sheriff.mesacounty.us/FireInformation Cierres: Roan Creek Road (204) en North Dry Fork (200). La V 2/10 Rd. en la 44 Rd, Coal Canyon Rd. justo después del campo de tiro de Cameo. La carretera 21 al norte del límite de BLM, la carretera 16 en la carretera V 8/10 y la carretera Q 5/10 están cerradas en 18 Rd. BLM aterriza al norte de Loma, Fruita, Grand Junction y Palisade. Consulte: www.tinyurl.com/PineGulchBLM

Alertas de emergencia: para el condado de Garfield, visite garco911.com. Alertas del condado de Mesa, visite bit.ly/Emergency_Alerts.

Restricciones de vuelo temporales: Hay una restricción de vuelo temporal sobre el incendio de Pine Gulch. Los incendios forestales son una zona prohibida para los drones. Si vuela, no podemos. Para obtener más información, visite http://knowbeforeyoufly.org

Estadísticas del Fuego Pine Gulch:

Tamaño: 135,920 acres

Contención: 47%

Personal total: 935

Ubicación: Aproximadamente 18 miles al norte de

Grand Junction, CO

Reportado: July 31, aproximadamente 5:15 p.m.

Causa: Relámpago

Para mas información:

Officina: (970) 628-0130, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Consultas de los medios: (970) 812-3706, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Corro Electrónico: 2020.PineGulch@firenet.gov

Mapa Interactivo: https://arcg.is/W0izr
Perspectiva de humo: https://fires.airfire.org/outlooks/WesternColorado

Los Recursos Incluyen: 3 equipos de bomberos de tipo 1, 10 Equipos de bomberos de tipo 2, 8 helicópteros, 62 camiones de bombero, 14 topadores, 24 camiones de agua, y varias personas de apoyo.

Pine Gulch Fire Update Wednesday August 26

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Pine Gulch Fire Update

August 26, 2020 – 9:00 a.m.

Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team - Dan Dallas, Incident Commander

Information Center: (970) 628-0130, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Media Inquiries: (970) 812-3706, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Special Note: CDOT has opened CO 139/Douglas Pass Rd., but travelers must plan for lower speed limits and for possible future closures due to mudslides or other events. There is no stopping or standing. Watch for fire and emergency vehicles. The area is being patrolled. All updates will continue to be posted to COtrip.org and CDOT's Facebook and Twitter.

Current Situation: Outflow winds entered the fire area overnight and moved through drainages, but they did not significantly impact fire behavior or growth. Operations in East Salt Creek in Division F have been highly successful. Fire has backed down into the bottom of the drainage, and heavy equipment operators and firefighters have been able to work near the fire’s edge. During the night operational period, crews completed dozer line from Barrel Creek east to the 289 Road. Firefighters then conducted successful burning operations utilizing both hand ignitions and UAS (Unmanned Aerial System). Today and in the coming days, hotshot crews will create direct control line at the fire’s edge in the bottom of East Salt Creek. This will be pivotal in helping to prevent fire spread to the north. The terrain here is unforgiving; these highly skilled crews will work swiftly and will be aided by aircraft from above.

Elsewhere in Division F, crews and heavy equipment operators expect to complete most of their work on secondary control lines today. They will continue utilizing logging equipment to remove heavy fuels near control lines. All such preparation work is now complete in Division L.

In Division K on the north, all control line is holding well, and most of the fire perimeter here is now considered contained. Crews will be “backhauling” (removing unneeded equipment) from Division K today, both near control lines and around homes. Similar work is happening in Divisions Z and A.

At the Division A/B break, there has been a small amount of fire growth to the south, but it has not threatened the control line. The rest of Division B as well as Division D remains quiet. The fire is slowly creeping and consuming unburned fuel, but it is primarily hung up in natural features and rocks. Along Hwy 139, control line is holding well.

Yesterday, smoke columns were visible over the fire. This was primarily from pockets of unburned fuel burning well within the interior of the fire where it is not a threat. This may be seen again today.

Weather & Fuel Conditions: Thunderstorms are again forecast between 12 p.m. and midnight. There is a 15% chance of rain. Temperature highs will be in the low 90s, and relative humidity should be in the upper teens. Winds should remain light today at 6-9 mph from the north to northwest. Storms could produce gustier outflow winds up to 25 mph, and these could have a southerly component. Fuels remain dry and receptive to burning and spotting.

Emergency Alerts: For Garfield County, please visit garco911.com. Mesa County alerts, please visit bit.ly/Emergency_Alerts.

Pine Gulch Fire Statistics:

Size: approximately 135,920 acres

Containment: 47%

Total Personnel: 935

Location: Approximately 18 miles north of Grand Junction, CO

Reported: July 31, approximately 5:15 p.m.

Cause: Lightning

For More Information:

Information Office: (970) 628-0130, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Media Inquiries: (970) 812-3706, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Interactive Fire Map: https://arcg.is/W0izr
Smoke Outlook: https://fires.airfire.org/outlooks/WesternColorado

Resources Include: 3 Type 1 hand crews, 10 Type 2 hand crews, 8 helicopters, 62 engines, 14 bulldozers,

24 water tenders, and overhead/support personnel

CDOT Opened CO 139 at 8 p m on Tuesday August 25

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Publication Type: Closures Tue, 08/25/2020 - 12:00

The Colorado Department of Transportation opened CO 139 Douglas Pass at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August, 25.

❗️TRAVEL ALERT | CO 139 Douglas Pass NOW OPEN❗️

#CO139 is now open, but travelers must plan for:

Likely closures due to mudslides and other events

Lower speed limits

No stopping or standing

Watch for fire and emergency vehicles

All updates will continue to be posted to COtrip.org, CDOT's Twitter page and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/coloradodot

Actualizacin del Fuego Pine Gulch Agosto 25 2020

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Publication Type: News Tue, 08/25/2020 - 12:00

Actualización del Fuego Pine Gulch

Agosto 25, 2020 - 10 a.m.

Equipo de Gestión de Incidentes de Rocky Mountain - Tipo 1 - Dan Dallas, Comandante del Incidente

Centro de información: (970) 628-0130, 8 a.m . 8 p.m.

Consultas de los medios: (970) 812-3706, de 8 a.m. a 8 p.m.

Situación actual: A medida que aumentaba el viento ayer por la tarde, la actividad de incendios se intensificó en la División F en el área al este de la carretera 267. A medida que se elevaba la inversión, el comportamiento del fuego en esta área se aumentó; estas plumas se podían ver desde las áreas circundantes. El fuego se ha establecido en ésta area, subiendo por Corral Canyon y hacia la cresta cerca de Long Point. El fuego no se ha trasladado al drenaje superior de Roan Creek. Habrá presencia de aviones pesados en esta área hoy, lo que ayudará a ralentizar la progresión del fuego a medida que los equipos de bomberos y los operadores de topadoras trabajan para reforzar, y construir las líneas de control al norte del frente de fuego. Los bomberos utilizarán equipo pesado para eliminar los combustibles pesados en esta área, y cuatro equipos de bomberos llegarán hoy para ayudar con la construcción de la línea en la División F. Los gerentes de bomberos están evaluando constantemente esta área en busca de opciones para atacar el fuego de manera más agresiva; sin embargo, la seguridad de los bomberos siempre será la prioridad número uno. Las tácticas indirectas siguen siendo las más apropiadas hasta que el fuego mueva a un terreno que presenta menos riesgo para los bomberos.

Los bomberos trabajando al norte de la carretera 256 en las divisiones G, F y L continúan evaluando estructuras e implementando medidas de protección.

Anoche en la División E, los equipos llevaron a cabo operaciones de quema más exitosas cerca de la Hwy 139. Trabajaron desde el norte del área de la mina de carbón (entre los marcadores de milla 19 y 20) hasta dos millas y media, donde se relacionaron con operaciones de quema anteriores. Toda el área a lo largo de la Hwy 139 se mantiene bien, y los bomberos asegurarán y limpiarán este borde hoy.

El comportamiento del fuego ha sido mínima a lo largo del borde oeste en la División B, y los bomberos monitorearán si hay un cambio. Entre las Divisiónes B / A, cerca de la cicatriz de Hunter Burn, el comportamiento del fuego fue mínima ayer. Los bomberos monitorearán esta área nuevamente hoy, ya que los vientos podrían contribuir a un aumento en el comportamiento del fuego.

La División K en el norte todavía se mantiene bien, y se agregó una pequeña cantidad de contención o "línea negra" al mapa en dirección oeste a lo largo de la 204. Hoy, los bomberos asegurarán y limpiarán a lo largo de la 204 a medida que avanza hacia el oeste hacia la División. Descanso K / E.

Condiciones meteorológicas y del combustible: hoy habrá tormentas eléctricas en el área a partir de las 2 p.m. y pasando hasta la medianoche. Las tormentas pueden traer relámpagos y vientos de salida de hasta 25 mph. Hay un 10% de probabilidad de lluvia y las probabilidades aumentarán durante la semana. Los máximos de temperatura son 87-91 con humedad relativa aumentando a 15-18%. El aumento de la humedad trae consigo una mayor probabilidad de tormentas eléctricas durante la semana. Los vientos de hoy serán del noreste, girando al norte, luego al noroeste, 7-9 mph con ráfagas de 14; sin embargo, también podría haber un componente de oeste a suroeste a medida que se rompen las inversiones. Hoy hay dos inversiones, una en los niveles bajos que se rompe a las 11 de la mañana y una inversión más fuerte que se mantiene hasta aproximadamente las 4 p.m. A medida que se rompa la inversión más alta, permitirá que los vientos entren en los cañones. Los combustibles permanecen secos y receptivos al fuego.

Evacuaciones: Condado de Garfield: 4A Ridge Road (256), Salt Wash (205), King Road (258), Clear Creek Road (211), Carr Creek Road (207), Kimball Creek Road (202). Una orden previa a la evacuación está en vigor para todos los residentes del condado de Garfield al oeste de CO-139 hacia la frontera de Utah, y cualquier residente que haya sido evacuado permanece en situación previa a la evacuación. Para obtener más información: www.garfieldcounty.net. Actualmente no hay evacuaciones previas o evacuaciones en el condado de Mesa: www.sheriff.mesacounty.us/FireInformation. Cierres: Roan Creek Road (204) en North Dry Fork (200). La V 2/10 Rd. en la 44 Rd, Coal Canyon Rd. justo después del campo de tiro de Cameo. La carretera 21 al norte del límite de BLM, la carretera 16 en la carretera V 8/10 y la carretera Q 5/10 están cerradas en 18 Rd. CO-139 Douglas Pass al norte de Loma desde la milla 6 hasta la milla 39. BLM aterriza al norte de Loma, Fruita, Grand Junction y Palisade. Consulte: www.tinyurl.com/PineGulchBLM

Alertas de emergencia: para el condado de Garfield, visite garco911.com. Alertas del condado de Mesa, visite bit.ly/Emergency_Alerts.

Restricciones de vuelo temporales: Hay una restricción de vuelo temporal sobre el incendio de Pine Gulch. Los incendios forestales son una zona prohibida para los drones. Si vuela, no podemos. Para obtener más información, visite http://knowbeforeyoufly.org

Estadísticas del Fuego Pine Gulch:

Tamaño: 134,999 acres

Contención: 47%

Personal total: 907

Ubicación: Aproximadamente 18 miles al norte de

Grand Junction, CO

Reportado: July 31, aproximadamente 5:15 p.m.

Causa: Relámpago

Para mas información:

Officina: (970) 628-0130, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Consultas de los medios: (970) 812-3706, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Corro Electrónico: 2020.PineGulch@firenet.gov

Mapa Interactivo: https://arcg.is/W0izr
Perspectiva de humo: https://fires.airfire.org/outlooks/WesternColorado

Los Recursos Incluyen: 3 equipos de bomberos de tipo 1, 9 Equipos de bomberos de tipo 2, 8 helicópteros, 69 camiones de bombero, 14 topadores, 24 camiones de agua, y varias personas de apoyo.

Pine Gulch Fire Update Tuesday August 25

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Publication Type: News Tue, 08/25/2020 - 12:00

Pine Gulch Fire Update

August 25, 2020 – 9:00 a.m.

Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team - Dan Dallas, Incident Commander

Information Center: (970) 628-0130, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Media Inquiries: (970) 812-3706, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Current Situation: As wind increased yesterday afternoon, fire activity intensified in Division F in the uncontained horseshoe-shaped area just east of the 267 Road. As the inversion lifted, the fire became plume-dominated; these plumes were very visible from surrounding areas. Fire has established itself in this bowl, moving up Corral Canyon and onto the ridge near Long Point. Fire has not moved into the upper Roan Creek drainage. There will be heavy aircraft presence in this area today, helping to slow fire progression as crews and dozer operators work to reinforce, connect, and construct the pre-identified control lines north of the fire front. Firefighters will utilize logging equipment to remove heavy fuels in this area, and four more hand crews will arrive today to assist with hand line construction in Division F. Fire managers are constantly evaluating this area for options to engage the fire more aggressively; however, firefighter safety will always remain the number one priority. Indirect tactics are still most appropriate until the fire moves into terrain that poses less risk to firefighters.

Firefighters north of the 256 Road in Divisions G, F, and L are continuing to assess structures and implement protection measures.

Last night in Division E, crews conducted more successful burning operations near Hwy 139. They worked from just north of the coal mine area (between mile markers 19 and 20) up for two and a half miles where they tied into previous burning operations. The entire area along Hwy 139 is holding well, and firefighters will secure and mop-up this edge today.

Fire activity has been minimal along the west edge in Division B, and crews will monitor for any changes. At the Division B/A break near the Hunter Burn scar, fire activity was minimal yesterday. Firefighters will closely monitor this area again today, as outflow winds could contribute to an increase in fire behavior.

Division K on the north is still holding well, and a small amount of containment or “black line” was added to the map heading west along the 204. Today, crews will secure and mop up along the 204 as it moves west toward the Division K/E break.

Weather & Fuel Conditions: Thunderstorms will be in the area again today starting from 2 p.m. and going through midnight. Storms could bring lightning and outflow winds up to 25 mph. There is a 10% chance of rainfall and chances are increasing throughout the week. Temperature highs are 87-91 with relative humidity increasing to 15-18%. Increasing moisture brings with it increasing chance of thunderstorms throughout the week. Winds today will be northeast, turning north, then northwest, 7-9 mph with gusts to 14; however, there could also be a west to southwest component as inversions break. Two inversions are present today, one in the low levels that breaks in the late morning, and a stronger inversion aloft that is holding until roughly 4 p.m. As the higher inversion breaks, it will allow winds to make their way into the canyons. Fuels remain dry and receptive to burning and spotting.

Evacuations: Garfield County: 4A Ridge Road (256), Salt Wash (205), King Road (258), Clear Creek Road (211), Carr Creek Road (207), Kimball Creek Road (202). A pre-evacuation order is in effect for all residents of Garfield County west of CO-139 to the Utah border, and any formerly evacuated residents remain in pre-evacuation. For more information: www.garfieldcounty.net. There are currently no pre-evacuations or evacuations in Mesa County: www.sheriff.mesacounty.us/FireInformation. Closures: Roan Creek Road (204) at North Dry Fork (200). The V 2/10 Rd. at the 44 Rd, Coal Canyon Rd. just past the Cameo Shooting Range. The 21 Road north of the BLM boundary, 16 Road at V 8/10 Road, and the Q 5/10 Road is closed at 18 Rd. CO-139 Douglas Pass north of Loma from mile marker 6 to mile marker 39. BLM lands north of Loma, Fruita, Grand Junction, and Palisade. Please see: www.tinyurl.com/PineGulchBLM

Emergency Alerts: For Garfield County, please visit garco911.com. Mesa County alerts, please visit bit.ly/Emergency_Alerts.

Pine Gulch Fire Statistics:

Size: approximately 134,999 acres

Containment: 47%

Total Personnel: 907

Location: Approximately 18 miles north of Grand Junction, CO

Reported: July 31, approximately 5:15 p.m.

Cause: Lightning

For More Information:

Information Office: (970) 628-0130, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Media Inquiries: (970) 812-3706, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.