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Williams Fork Fire

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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland
U.S. Forest Service
2150 Centre Avenue Building E
Fort Collins, CO 80526

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News Releases — Williams Fork Fire

Firefighters Protect Important Infrastructure Released: 9/11/2020
 One of the objectives for the Incident Management Team assigned to the #WilliamsForkFireCO is to minimize fire impacts to the mining infrastructure in the fire area.  One of these is the...
New incident management team takes command of the Williams Fork Fire Released: 9/11/2020
 New incident management team takes command of the Williams Fork Fire A transition from the Rocky Mountain Blue Type 2 Incident Management Team to a Type 3 team has now been completed. The current...
Williams Fork Fire Closure Area/Game Management Unit Map Released: 9/11/2020
 Williams Fork Fire Closure Area Due to the Williams Fork Fire on the Arapaho National Forest in Grand County, a portion of the Forest west of Winter Park and Fraser, is closed to all use. This...
El Type 2 Rocky Mountain Blue Team transferirá el mando esta noche Released: 9/10/2020
El Equipo Azul de las Montañas Rocosas Tipo 2 transferirá el mando del fuego a una organización Tipo 3 esta noche a las 8:00 p.m. Esta es la última actualización diaria de incendios para...
The Type 2 Rocky Mountain Blue Team will transfer command tonight. Released: 9/10/2020
The Type 2 Rocky Mountain Blue Team will transfer command of the fire to a Type 3 organization tonight at 8:00 p.m.  This is the last daily fire update for the Williams Fork Fire, pending any...
Cold weather minimizes fire behavior Released: 9/9/2020
Summary:  Cooler temperatures and snow from the passing cold front have cooled fuels in the fire area resulting in minimal fire behavior.  Continued snow and cold will reduce the chance for growth...
El clima frío minimiza el comportamiento del fuego Released: 9/9/2020
Resumen: Las temperaturas más frías y la nieve del frente frío que pasa han enfriado los combustibles en el área del incendio, lo que resulta en un comportamiento mínimo del fuego. La nieve y el...
Williams Fork fire Impacts Hunting Released: 9/8/2020
 #WilliamsForkFireCO started just before the big game season, unfortunately for hunters. However, there remain multiple hunting units outside the closure area accessible for most...
Las precipitaciones reducen la actividad de los incendios, pero los bombero Released: 9/8/2020
   Resumen: Un frente frío que se mueve por el área hoy traerá nieve y mayor humedad. La precipitación enfriará las áreas calientes y los combustibles húmedos, lo que provocará una...
Precipitation Reduces Fire Activity but Firefighters Remain Vigilant Released: 9/8/2020
   Summary: A cold front moving through the area today will bring snow and higher humidity.  Precipitation will cool hot areas and wet fuels, resulting in decreased fire activity throughout the...