Central Coast Interagency Incident Management Team 7 – Mark Nunez, Incident
Commander
East Zone Phone: 719-569-4149
West Zone Phone: 970-731-2745
Hours of operation: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
East Zone Email: westforkfire.eastzone@gmail.com
West Zone Email: westforkfire@gmail.com
West Zone Email: westforkfire@gmail.com
Special
Messages: On July 11, at 8 p.m., the Great Basin Team 1 will assume
command of the entire complex as the Central Coast Team completes their
assigned time on the western side of the continental divide.
Current Situation:
East
Zone of the West Fork Complex (includes Papoose Fire and eastern part of West
Fork Fire)
West
Fork Fire (East Zone): There
are minimal areas of heat on this part of the fire. Crews will monitor
and patrol hot areas of the fire. Ridgetop winds this afternoon should not
influenced the fire. Crews will be available for initial attack if
needed. Rehabilitation of hand and dozer line will continue. Crews will also continue to remove sprinklers,
hose, and other equipment placed around structures along highway and throughout
the fire area.
Papoose Fire: Scattered interior heat on the fire is being monitored; the lines look good overall. The fire will continue to be in monitoring and mop up status. Afternoon west-southwest winds on ridgetops could result in isolated fire activity. Structure protection will remain in place where appropriate.
Weather
(East Zone): Relative humidity continues
to increase slightly each day as the monsoon system moves toward the area. Isolated thunderstorms are likely in the
afternoon. Winds are expected to be 6-10 mph, with gusts up to 30 mph
near thunderstorms. The extended outlook
includes the chance for scattered thunderstorms over the next few days.
West Zone of West Fork Complex (includes western part of West Fork Fire and the Windy Pass Fire): Firefighters will be diligent maintaining the safety practices in these changing weather conditions. Main objectives today will be continuing to patrol and monitor for fire activity and readiness for any new attacks. Weather permitting, aerial monitoring will continue.
Weather
(West Zone): The weather will be changing today as winds
from the south begin to bring clouds, lightening, and rain to the area. Scattered thunderstorms are expected this
afternoon and evening. Some
thunderstorms may produce heavy rain which can lead to flash flooding. In addition, small hail and gusty winds may
accompany these thunderstorms.
West
Zone West Fork Fire: The
West Zone of the West Fork Fire is the portion of the fire burning south of the
continental divide. Structure protection is still in place for the Wolf Creek
Ski Area, Borns Lake Cabins, and Bruce Spruce Resort. The West Fork Campground is open.
Public Health and Safety: Smoke monitors have been removed from the fire area. For the Colorado Smoke Outlook, visit http://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colo_advisory.aspx or http://www.colorado.gov/airquality/wildfire.aspx for more information.
Evacuations: All evacuations have been lifted. Residents should be cautious when returning to their homes as fire crews will still be working across the fire area, smoke will continue to be seen as interior portions of the fire continue to burn, and ash and mud flows are likely as rain moves into the area.
Closures: The Rio Grande National Forest has further
reduced the size of the fire area closure; Pass Creek Road and Tucker Ponds are
now open. The Rio Grande River is open
for boating and fishing from South Fork to Forest Service Road 522 (Fern Creek
Road). Forest Service Road 520 (to the
Rio Grande Reservoir) remains closed beyond the junction with Forest Service
Road 521. For additional information on
road and trail closures and fire restrictions affecting the Rio Grande National
Forest go to: http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/riogrande/. For additional information on road and trail
closures and fire restrictions affecting the San Juan National Forest go to:
http://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/sanjuan/alerts-notices.
Fire Statistics:
Location: 14.5 miles north/northeast of Pagosa Springs, CO
Fire Statistics:
Location: 14.5 miles north/northeast of Pagosa Springs, CO
Start Date: 06/05/2013
Complex Size: 109,449 acres Percent Contained: 25%
Windy Pass: 1,417 acres Cause: Lightning
Papoose: 49,465 acres Total Personnel: 708
West Fork: 58,576 acres
Resources Include: 2 Type-1 hand crews, 10 Type-2 hand crews, 32 engines, 1 dozers, 9 water tenders, 4 camp crews, and 266 overhead personnel.
Complex Size: 109,449 acres Percent Contained: 25%
Windy Pass: 1,417 acres Cause: Lightning
Papoose: 49,465 acres Total Personnel: 708
West Fork: 58,576 acres
Resources Include: 2 Type-1 hand crews, 10 Type-2 hand crews, 32 engines, 1 dozers, 9 water tenders, 4 camp crews, and 266 overhead personnel.
Air Resources: 4 Type-1 helicopters, 2 Type-2 helicopters, and 3 Type 3-helicopters.
For more information:
Blog: http://westforkfirecomplex.blogspot.com/ | Website: http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/3436/
Twitter: @RioGrandeUSFS | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreatBasin
Photos: http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/WestForkComplex/library/
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