Fire crews are mopping up and looking for hotspots along the fire lines that have been established. The fire has continued to progress northward into Far Draw, and into the east branch of Narraguinnep Canyon, but it did not make any large runs. The fire is now estimated to be 5,520 acres. To assist hand crews, a Type I heavy helicopter and a Type 3 light helicopter made water drops on Tuesday. Since Saturday when the Narraguinnep Fire was first reported, it has cost approximately $728,000 to fight.
The Bradfield fire continues to be managed under a confine/containment strategy. Unlike the Narraguinnep Fire, this fire is being allowed to burn for resource benefits, and smoke will be visible for some time. .
High winds have slowed containment efforts of the Pinyon Fire by kicking up a lot of dust and ash and increasing the fire to 111 acres. As of Wednesday, the fire is about 50 percent contained. The fire is about 50 percent contained. Two crews were released from the fire on Tuesday, and the remaining crews expect to finish constructing line and begin mop-up efforts on Wednesday.
For updated information call Pam Wilson at 970/799-2926 or Eric La Price at 970/769-7218.
Durango Interagency Fire Dispatch
US Forest Service * Bureau of Land Management * National Park Service
Colorado State Forest Service * Bureau of Indian Affairs
SOUTHWEST COLORADO FIRE UPDATE
Wednesday, August 12 – 9:15 a.m.
Fire management efforts continue on three fires in southwestern Colorado.
Narraguinnep Fire – As a result of crews constructing new line and strengthening existing line on Tuesday, the Narraguinnep Fire is now about 45 percent contained. Crews are mopping up and looling for hotspots along the firelines that have been established. The fire has continued to progress northward into Far Draw, and into the east branch of Narraguinnep Canyon, but it did not make any large runs. The fire is now estimated to be 5520 acres. To assist hand crews, a Type I heavy helicopter and a Type 3 light helicopter made water drops on Tuesday.
A very large smoke column developed Saturday afternoon on the Narraguinnep Fire, Durango Interagency Fire Dispatch reported Sunday, as the fire made a strong run to the northeast up Narraguinnep Canyon and grew from 286 acres to around 5,000 acres. The heavy smoke blanketing much of southwest Colorado Sunday is expected to lift by late morning.
Incident Commander Craig Goodell is pleased with the progress crews have made, and expects several more days of work before full containment is achieved. To date, the Narraguinnep Fire has cost $728,000.
Bradfield Fire – Fire growth on Tuesday was negligible. The fire continues to be managed under a confine/containment strategy. Unlike the Narraguinnep Fire, this fire is being allowed to burn for resource benefits, and smoke will be visible for some time. Although some containment has occurred, these efforts are only used when they are needed to direct the fire to certain areas of the landscape to maintain the positive ecological benefits. The San Juan Interagency Hotshots have finished their 14-day work schedule and have turned management of the fire over to the Craig Interagency Hotshots.
Pinyon Fire – High winds slowed containment efforts by kicking up a lot of dust and ash, and increasing the fire to 111 acres. The fire is about 50 percent contained. Two crews were released from the fire on Tuesday, and the remaining crews expect to finish constructing line and begin mop-up efforts today.
The weather today is expected to be hotter, drier and windier than it has been over the last several days. Temperatures will range from the high 80s to low 90s. Wind gusts of 20-25 mph are expected in the afternoon. Increased fire behavior is expected, and an increase in smoke produced by the fires should be apparent. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are in the forecast for Thursday afternoon.
For more information call Pam Wilson at 970-799-2926 or Eric La Price at 970-769-7218
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