Muddy Slide Fire

Unit Information

Routt National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
925 Weiss Dr
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

This incident is no longer being updated.

Routt National Forest Closure, Oct. 14, 2021

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The Muddy Slide Fire remains 4,093 acres and 80% contained. The fire is currently managed as a Type 4 incident with firefighters in the area monitoring for activity. The fire continues to smolder within its existing footprint with limited potential for spread. Information is being updates on an as-needed basis.

Basic Information

Current as of
Incident Type	Wildfire
Cause	Lightning
Date of Origin	Sunday June 20th, 2021 approx. 03:00 PM
Location	20 miles south of Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Incident Commander	USDA Forest Service
Coordinates	40.143 latitude, -106.798 longitude

Current Situation

Total Personnel	1
Size	4,093 Acres
Percent of Perimeter Contained	100%
Fuels Involved	Timber (Grass and understory)
Significant Events	Minimal, Smoldering

Outlook

Planned Actions	Resources will continue to secure direct fireline where appropriate limiting exposure to snags and very steep terrain. Resources continue to assess sources of isolated heat along the perimeter to determine if action can safely be taken to secure areas of concern. Incident will support other local incidents with aviation and initial attack if needed. Resources will seek shelter when gusty winds and/or lightning enter the fire area. Fire rehabilitation will take place throughout the fire area as well as electronic monitoring.
Projected Incident Activity	Drying trend and winds will be watched closely.
Remarks	Final 209