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Coal Mine Fire

Unit Information

449 San Juan Drive Pagosa Springs Colorado 81147 
449 San Juan Drive Pagosa Springs Colorado 81147 

Incident Contacts

Rich Martinez
Email: rich_martinez@firenet.gov
Phone: 775-340-2938
Hours: 0700-2000
Amy Forsgren
Email: amy_forsgren@firenet.gov
Hours: 0700-2000

Contained:95%

Cause: Lighting

286 acres

Archuleta County, Southern Ute Agency

Timber Litter/Timber/Brush

The fire continues to improve in all areas. No smokes were located on the interior of the fire despite the area experiencing high gusts of wind throughout the day yesterday. Crews continued rehabilitation work and felled hazardous trees near road improvements. Patrolling and monitoring of the fire continue.

A helicopter remains attached to the fire but is available for Initial Attack within a 5 mile radius of the fire. Fire resources are continuing to be demobilized or reassigned to other fires.

FIRE WEATHER FORECAST: RED FLAG WARNINGS until 10pm. Warm, dry, and breezy weather with prevail at the fire site. Wind gusts up for 40 mph can be expected.

EVACUATIONS: The pre-evacuation order in place on County Road 500/Trujillo Rd between mile marker 15 and 18 has been lifted as of 5/6/23.

FIRE RESTRICTIONS: None. http://www.coemergency.com/p/fire-bans-danger.html

CLOSURES AND RESTRICTIONS: There are no road closures in the area of the fire at this time.

TOTAL FIRE RESOURCES ASSIGNED: There are 46 people assigned to the fire from two jurisdictions: 1 Crew (Type 2), 1 Type 3 Incident Management Team (Powell, Team 1).

Basic Information
Current as of Thu, 07/06/2023 - 12:45
Incident Type Wildfire
Cause Lightning
Date of Origin
Location 18 Miles South of Pagosa Springs, Colorado
Incident Commander Nevada Team 1 (Type 3), Incident Commander - Joe Powell (Actual), IC-Trainee Danny Gallagher
Incident Description The fire continues to improve in all areas. No smokes were located on the interior of the fire despite the area experiencing high gusts of wind throughout the day yesterday. Crews continued rehabilitation work and felled hazardous trees near road improvements. Patrolling and monitoring of the fire continue.

A helicopter remains attached to the fire but is available for Initial Attack within a 5 mile radius of the fire. Fire resources are continuing to be demobilized or reassigned to other fires.

Coordinates 37° 4' 14'' Latitude
-107° 5'
56
'' Longitude
Current Situation
Total Personnel: 116
Size 286 Acres
Percent of Perimeter Contained 95%
Estimated Containment Date 07/05/2023
Fuels Involved

Pinyon-Juniper, brush, timber litter

Significant Events

Division A - Continue to secure and mop-up containment lines. Monitor and Patrol area.

All - Work towards 100% Mop-up 

 

 

Outlook
Planned Actions

Continue to mop up and secure firelines

Projected Incident Activity

Smoldering

Current Weather
Weather Concerns

RED FLAG WARNINGS until 10pm. Warm, dry, and breezy weather with prevail at the fire site. Wind gusts up for 40 mph can be expected.