Wildfire
Prescribed Fire
Burned Area Response
OtherBig Red Fire
Unit Information
Routt National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
2468 Jackson Street
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 |
Recent Articles
Updated Big Red Fire Closure Area, Sept. 18, 2017
Closure - 9/19/2017
Updated Big Red Fire Closure Area, Sept. 11, 2017
Closure - 9/11/2017
Updated Big Red Fire Closure Area, Sept. 6, 2017
Closure - 9/6/2017
09/05 Fire Update
News - 9/5/2017
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