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Plumtaw Fire Objectives: 

 - To utilize risk management to reduce risks to the public and to firefighters. 

 - To protect the Lost Valley of the San Juans subdivision and critical infrastructure, including the Fourmile Creek watershed, water intake, private lands, and additional infrastructure. 

Fire resources continue to make progress securing the fire perimeter. Crews will mop up to the extent necessary to prevent further fire spread and helicopters remain on stand-by for water drops, crew support, and initial attack as needed. Fire crews, aviation resources, and equipment will remain on scene until containment objectives are met.  

Smoke will be visible as fuels and vegetation continue to smolder and burn within the fire perimeter.  
 

Yesterday’s accomplishments: 

• Engines and crews continued work and patrols in the Lost Valley of the San Juans subdivision. 
• Crews continued constructing line, establishing hose lays, patrolling, and mopping up.  
• Helicopters supported crews with cooling active fire.  

Today’s plan: 

• Engines and crews will continue work and patrols in the Lost Valley of the San Juans subdivision. 
• Line construction and mop up will continue on the fire’s perimeter. 
• Crews are continuing to extend hose lays to extinguish spots.  

Weather: 

A cool, cloudy, and breezy pattern persists. Mid-day gusts to 25 mph are expected. Winds will be slightly more westerly. 

Fire start date:  May 17, 2022 

Fire size today: 721 acres  

Containment: 12%  
 

Location: 7 miles north of Pagosa Springs, CO 

Personnel: 437  

Cause: With no recent lightning and no prescribed fire, the fire’s cause is under investigation. 

Management: 

Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2  

10 20-person crews  

18 engines 

5 water tenders 

3 dozers  

6 helicopters  

1 skidgeon (skidder/engine) 

Evacuation Information: 

Archuleta County Emergency Operations Call Center  

970/422-7084 

For the latest Smoke Outlook, visit: 

https://outlooks.airfire.org/outlook/1275a044