
Update received at community meeting 05/01 presented by Gregg Goodland and Paul Crespin of the US Forest Service
Fire is only 50% contained despite the precipitation. Even with the snowfall, the fire only received approx 1/2" of moisture.
550 acres burned, 140 acres was on private land
Containment: crews will be working and hope to have the fire 100% contained by the end of the week
Control: monitoring will continue
Out: probably not until the monsoons arrive
Christie Feldmann with the Custer County Office of Emergency Management will be conducting a fire mitigation class in Westcliffe the first part of June. She will try to schedule a class in the Wetmore area as well. More details to follow.
Helpful links:
Colorado State Forest Service homesite assessments
Custer County Office of Emergency Management
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
Wildland Fire Update - May 02, 2011 10:00
From the Front Range Interagency Fire Management Center in Cañon City…
The Sand Gulch Fire on the San Isabel National Forest experienced significantly decreased activity yesterday. Saturday’s snow on the fire has helped reduce fire activity.
The fire was detected on 4/26/2011 and is located approximately 5 miles southwest of Wetmore, in Custer County. This morning, the fire remains 555 acres in size and is considered 50% contained.
The Type 3 management team remains in place. There are approximately 100 firefighters working the fire.
Today, the three Hot Shot crews will focus efforts on containing the fire, primarily on the west flank. The 6 Engines will also remain in the fire area and take actions as necessary.
The fire will, likely, produce more smoke in the coming days as the fuels dry out from the snow. Fire managers will remain on the fire as long as it takes to ensure the fires containment.
Gregg Goodland - Fire Prevention Technician
San Isabel National Forest - San Carlos Ranger District
3028 E. Main St. Canon City, CO 81212
Office: 719-269-8543 Fax: 719-269-8596
Mobile: 719-429-5497