Colorado Wildfires 2018 *Arrest*

[margarita25]

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WYOMING BADGER CREEK FIRE UPDATE: MAP, BLAZE DOUBLES IN SIZE

The Badger Creek fire in Wyoming started over the weekend and has rapidly grown

"The fire was active near the border between Wyoming and Colorado and strong winds blew the flames into the vegetation in the area causing it to spread. Those winds and the strong smoke that the fire was producing made it too dangerous for firefighters or planes to work to suppress the flames.

A map updated Thursday showed where the fire was burning the hottest and where there was isolated fired or intense fire."

 

[margarita25]

Thanks for commenting Kaaboom and Hatfield...agreed, and to add not to mention all the millions of "pot dollars" we have!

Concerned about the BCF, very hot and windy today, but it appears we have much rain for many days ahead in the forecast (at least for WY/NOCO)

 

[Hatfield]

Thanks for commenting Kaaboom and Hatfield...agreed, and to add not to mention all the millions of "pot dollars" we have!

Concerned about the BCF, very hot and windy today, but it appears we have much rain for many days ahead in the forecast (at least for WY/NOCO)

Hello Margarita
Good to hear rain is in the forecast. That should help out.

I get sad thinking of all the poor animals and wildlife fleeing for their lives when I hear about these terrible forest fires. And of course people's lives and homes in danger. Some of the pictures you shared the other day from the news stories were frightening.

Lets hope the weather cooperates to help out.

 

[margarita25]

I've been noting the mositure/rain levels during the past months for exactly this reason (not sure if you guys remember but I closely covered the NoCal and SoCal fires last year.) I've been happy to see NOCO has gotten a fair amount of rain (which is never enough of course)...things are currently quite green in my area (North of Denver).

 

[Hatfield]

I've been noting the mositure/rain levels during the past months for exactly this reason (not sure if you guys remember but I closely covered the NoCal and SoCal fires last year.) I've been happy to see NOCO has gotten a fair amount of rain (which is never enough of course)...things are currently quite green in my area (North of Denver).

Good to hear at least your area has been damp.

Ive actually visited and been to Durango CO which is close to one of the blazes and it is a beautiful area. I cannot imagine how awful the flames and smoke must be there.

 

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Flash flood watch issued for areas where 416, Burro fires burning in SW Colorado
NWS says burn scars susceptible to flash floods

 

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Thank you mods for updating the thread title!

 

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"The Buffalo Mountain Fire in Silverthorne, Colorado, grew to 91 acres by Thursday morning, fire officials confirmed. The spreading flames forced the evacuation of more than 1,300 homes in the neighborhoods of Wildernest and Mesa Cortina. More than 1,000 other homes were under pre-evacuation notices and were asked to be prepared to leave at any time.

The fire, which began Tuesday morning, was about 20 percent contained Thursday. Some 150 firefighters and multiple aircraft were deployed to combat the flames."

Buffalo Mountain Fire forces evacuations in Colorado

 

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"Authorities said the Buffalo Mountain Fire was not caused by natural events, according to CBS News. No further details about the suspected cause were released. The National Wildfire Coordinating Groupsaid conditions Thursday were expected to continue to be “warm, dry and breezy, with the potential for increased fire activity and smoke in the afternoon.” Multiple agencies, including local police and emergency management teams, were responding to the scene.

An evacuation center was set up at Silverthorne Recreational Center for displaced residents. The Red Cross was also providing overnight evacuation facilities at Frisco Elementary School.

Other wildfires also continued to rage Thursday elsewhere in Colorado. The massive 416 wildfire in Durango spread to more than 27,000 acres, with more than 1,000 firefighters deployed to combat the flames. The 416 fire was only 15 percent contained Thursday, La Plata County officials confirmed. New warnings were issued as firefighters prepared for high winds and lightning, both of which could exacerbate the fire."

Buffalo Mountain Fire forces evacuations in Colorado

 

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Colorado wildfire forces nearly 2,000 evacuations

"More than 1,050 firefighters backed by air tankers and water-dropping helicopters attacked the Durango-area blaze Thursday, said Cameron Eck, spokesman for the Rocky Mountain Incident firefighting team. The blaze was 15 percent contained."

 

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Here's which Colorado counties have fire bans

 

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Here is what you need to know about the Burro Fire

 

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As Colorado Battles 416 And Buffalo Fires, Preparedness And Speed Hold The Line

"However, many say a quick response as well as fire breaks carved out years ago kept the Buffalo Fire from exploding. Helicopters are pulling in water from Lake Dillon as air tankers fly over with fire retardant.

Fire breaks were dug around the two subdivisions about 10 years ago. The breaks are 500-foot wide gaps where trees were chopped down to help stop the flames from spreading from wilderness to home.

Officials are optimistic about containing the fire, but with the days ahead still hot, dry and windy, activity could change. Fire season came early this year to Summit County, two weeks earlier than last year’s July 5 start date."

 

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416 fire grows to 32,959 acres, containment rises to 18 percent – The Denver Post

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Hundreds of people evacuated by 416 Fire allowed to return home Friday

"The fire has burned 32,959 acres and is currently 18 percent contained. It is located about 10 miles north of Durango.

Officials say expected weekend rains could provoke flash flooding in burn scars."

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Evacuation orders lifted for 761 homes and 94 businesses in north La Plata County

"The weather period has necessitated a change in tactic for the southern portion for the fire, which had grown to 32,959 acres and is 18 percent contained. Fire officials have wanted to utilize burnouts the past two days in an effort to combat the fire, but the weather hasn’t allowed them to do those. Instead they’ll depend on fixed-wing aircraft to hold the fire on the ridgeline, and will reassess the situation after the weather period.

“We’re letting the weather do its thing for a while, and then we’re going to assess what the most opportune tactic is,” Urban said."

 

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COLORADO FIRES JUNE 2018: MAPS, UPDATE ON 416 WILDFIRE AND OTHERS STILL BURNING
Which fires are still burning in Colorado?

 

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Badger Creek Fire near Colorado-Wyoming border still growing

"A wildfire burning just north of the Colorado border in Laramie, Wyoming has closed parts of Highway 10 and State Highway 230, which connects with Colorado State Highway 127.

The Badger Creek Fire began Sunday and has grown to more than 14,960 acres as of Friday afternoon, according to Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. It remains at 0 percent containment."

 

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Meteorologist: Wet Weather Should Help Fight Badger Creek Fire

 

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"Super scoopers are working in Lake Hattie, so boaters are still prohibited there. Fishing from shore is okay.

All previous closures and evacuation orders remain in effect.

There are 349 personnel currently assigned to the event.

A public meeting has been scheduled for Saturday, June 16 at 2:00pm at the Albany County Fairgrounds."

https://buckrail.com/still-no-conta...-but-weather-may-provide-relief-this-weekend/

 

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Badger Creek Fire Now Nearly 15,000 Acres, No Containment