Colorado: Springer Fire at 1,100 acres

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Bob Berwyn

Wildfire in Park County reported as 10 percent contained

Springer Fire map

The perimeter of the 1,100-acre Springer Fire in Park County, Colorado, based on an infrared-detecting overflight on the evening of June 18.

SUMMIT COUNTY — Concerted ground and aerial firefighting efforts paid off at the Springer Fire, burning in Park County, Colorado, as the fire only grew by about 200 acres in the past 24 hours. As of Tuesday morning (June 19) the fire was reported as 10 percent contained, with 320 firefighters at the scene. (more…)

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Springer Fire grows to almost 1,000 acres

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Bob Berwyn

250 firefighters, two heavy air tankers battle Park County wildfire

The Springer Fire photographed Sunday (June 17) afternoon from Highway 24. PHOTO COURTESY JOHN WARNER.

By Summit Voice

SUMMIT COUNTY —The Springer Fire, burning near Lake George in Park County, has grown to almost a thousand acres in just 24 hours, and firefighters are throwing everything they have at the blaze to try and keep it from becoming established on the south side of Elevenmile Canyon.

Already, 250 firefighters are at the scene, with more arriving hourly. Ground crews and engines are being supported by two heavy air tankers and two helicopters, along with a lead plane to guide aerial operations. (more…)

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Springer Fire in Park County burns 450 acres; much of Colorado to be under Red Flag fire warning on Monday

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Bob Berwyn
Springer Fire photo

Summit Voice reader John Warner sent in this view of the Springer Fire burning in Park County, Colorado. Photo taken along Highway 24.

Dangerous fire conditions are expected in Colorado again on Monday, June 18. Click for details on the Red Flag warning.

Park County fire triggers numerous evacuations

By Summit Voice

SUMMIT COUNTY — The Springer Fire, burning since about 12 p.m., has passed 300 acres in size and triggered numerous evacuations in Park and Teller counties. According to InciWeb.org, the Park County evacuations cover the following subdivisions:

  • Wagon Tongue Subdivision
  • Echo Valley Subdivision
  • Circle C Ranch
  • Beaver Ranch
  • All of County Rd 98
  • Park County Rd 403

In Teller County, the following voluntary evacuations have been issued:

  • Wilson Lakes
  • Forest Glen
  • Blue Mountain

Speaking via phone from near the fire, spokesman Ralph Bellah said the color of the smoke has gone from black to gray in the past hour or so.

“It looks like it might have slowed down a little, but it’s hard to tell,” Bellah said, adding that a Type 2 incident management team has been ordered to the fire, burning in grasslands and ponderosa pines.

The cause of the fire is still unknown, Bellah said.

About three-quarters of Colorado is expected to be under a red flag warning for dangerous fire conditions Monday.

As so often these days, the most current updates are flowing via Twitter, under the #SpringerFire hashtag, from a variety of sources, including traditional news outlets, residents of the area and bystanders. All the links in the tweets are live, including links to photos.

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