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Sand Gulch Fire Update 05/04/11

Wildland Fire Update - May 04, 2011   9:00

From the Front Range Interagency Fire Management Center in Cañon City…

Fire crews continue to make good progress on the Sand Gulch Fire. On Tuesday crews mopped-up and constructed more fire line to contain the fire.

This morning, the fire is reported at 495 acres in size, due to more accurate mapping. It is now considered 85% contained.

The Type 3 management team remains in place. There are approximately 75 firefighters committed to the fire.

Today, the two Hot Shot crews are continuing mop-up operations on the west flank of the fire. Three fire engines will be patrolling the fire area and take actions as necessary.

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

Sand Gulch Fire Update 05/03/11

Wildland Fire Update - May 03, 2011 10:00

From the Front Range Interagency Fire Management Center in Cañon City…

Fire crews made excellent progress on the Sand Gulch Fire on the San Isabel National Forest yesterday. Saturday’s snow was used to help mop-up and contain the fire.

This morning, the fire remains 555 acres in size and is now considered 70% contained.

The Type 3 management team remains in place. There continues to be approximately 100 firefighters committed to the fire.

Today, the three Hot Shot crews will focus efforts on building line on the west flank of the fire. The 6 fire engines will also remain in the fire area and take actions as necessary.

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

 

Sand Gulch Fire Tactical Map and Update 05/02/11

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

 

Sand Gulch Fire Update 05/01/11

Wildland Fire Update - May 01, 2011

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. This morning there was 1 to 3 inches of snow on the fire.

The fire was detected on 4/26/2011 and is located approximately 5 miles southwest of Wetmore, in Custer County.  This morning, the fire is 550 acres in size and is considered 20% contained.

The Type 3 management team remains in place. There are approximately 100 firefighters working the fire.

Today, the fire is will see minimal activity due to the snow cover. Fire crews will remain in the fire area and take actions as necessary.

A Fire Information Briefing will be conducted at the Wetmore Community Center tonight at 5:00 pm. Fire Information Officers and San Carlos District Ranger, Paul Crespin will be attending
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An Update will be sent out as significant new information becomes available.

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
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Sand Gulch Fire Update 04/30/11

Meeting at Wetmore Community Center 5:00 pm, 04/30/11

Fire is officially 20% contained and has burned approx 560 acres.

Greenwood evacuees will be able to return home at 8:00 pm tonight.

6-8" of snow are expected tonight with another 2-4" tomorrow.

Three stages of fire fighting:

-Containment-they are working on it

-Control-making sure it does not breach fire lines

-Out-ultimate goal, no sparks, smoldering, flare-ups

Community Meeting to be held Sunday, May 1 5:00 pm at the Wetmore Community Center

Paul Crespin-San Carlos District Ranger will be there to address community concerns.

  

One of the 2 type 1 helicoptors that flew throughout the day dumping water on hot spots

 

Wildland Fire Season -Sand Gulch Fire Update

The Wetmore Volunteer Fire Department has been busy the last few weeks training and preparing fire trucks and other equipment for a predicted busy fire season.  Thursday, April 28, Gregg Goodland and other Forest Service officials, met with volunteers to discuss fire policies on Forest Service property.  As it happens, the lighting-caused Sand Gulch fire was and still is burning in the San Isabel Forest, approx 5 miles SW of Wetmore.  Forest Service officials have been monitoring it for the last few days. 

Here is the most recent update received by Gregg Goodland:

Wildland Fire Update - April 29, 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 increased activity yesterday resulting in a small smoke column that was seen from Wetmore, Florence and Pueblo.

The fire was detected on 4/26/2011 and is located approximately 5 miles southwest of Wetmore, in Custer County.  This morning, the fire is approximately 20 acres in size.  

This fire was lightning caused, and is being managed to achieve multiple objectives while providing for public and firefighter safety.  This management strategy allows fire to play its natural role in the ecosystem and reduce fuel buildup. Firefighters are taking perimeter control actions on the south and east flanks of the fire.

There are approximately 50 firefighters working the fire.

Today, the fire is likely to see increased activity due to forecasted low relative humidity and higher winds. Snow is forecasted over the fire area on Saturday.

As the fire activity increases, more information will be available through Public Information Officers who will provide specific contact phone numbers. An Update will be sent out as significant new information becomes available.

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