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Big Red Fire
Unit Information
Routt National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
Colorado
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
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- Located in north Routt County, Colo., on Routt National Forest, Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District
- The Big Red Fire was declared contained, controlled, and out on Oct. 30 following multiple snow events
- The area closure order has also been lifted
- Located just north of Big Red Park, along Forest Road 500, and approximately five miles south of the Colorado/Wyoming state line
Basic Information
| Current as of | |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Saturday August 19th, 2017 approx. 12:00 PM |
| Location | 5 miles south of the Colo/Wyo state line, 45 miles north of Steamboat Springs, 3 miles west of Mt. Zirkel Wilderness. |
| Incident Commander | Lance Broyles (Type IV) |
| Coordinates | 40.925 latitude, -106.884 longitude |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 6 |
| Size | 2,940 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 100% |
| Fuels Involved | Timber (litter & understory), Mixed conifer, Beetle-kill |
| Significant Events | Minimal activity, creeping, smoldering |
Current Weather
| Weather Concerns | Lightning, gusty and erratic winds |
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