CLOSURE
Updated Big Red Fire Closure Area, Sept. 18, 2017
The closure area for the Big Red Fire was updated on Sept. 18, 2017. Affected area, roads, and trails are responsive to changing fire behavior and the subsequent impact on public safety. Updated... more
INCIDENT UPDATED 2 DAYS AGO
Approximate Location
40.925 latitude, -106.884 longitude
Incident Overview
- Located in north Routt County, Colo., on Routt National Forest, Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District
- Discovered on Saturday, Aug. 1, with initial response by Forest Service and County staff
- Located just north of Big Red Park, along Forest Road 500, and approximately five miles south of the Colorado/Wyoming state line
- Burning in mixed conifer, which includes spruce, fir, pine, and both live and bug-killed timber
- Caused by lightning
Basic Information
| Current as of | |
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| 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) |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 6 |
|---|---|
| Size | 2,940 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 15% |
| 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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