Incidents Page

A prescribed burn in the Haycamp Mesa area, approximately 8 miles east-northeast of Dolores, CO, which was scheduled for May 2nd, has been postponed. After conducting a test fire, it was determined that conditions were too wet for a successful burn. This page will be updated when the planned burn is rescheduled. 

The Dolores Ranger District conducted a prescribed burn in the Boggy Draw area off Forest Service System Road 532 (Cottonwood Road), approximately 16 miles Northeast of Dolores on Tuesday April 29th. Fire personnel continue to patrol the burn area. Residents may continue to see smoke in the coming days as unburned fuel is consumed.

A Message from Your Dolores District Ranger 

A prescribed burn of approximately 700 acres in the Hay Camp Mesa on the Dolores Ranger District, tentatively scheduled for May 10, has been postponed. Weather conditions will not be favorable. Fire managers will continue to look for favorable weather periods when the burn can be safely and effectively carried out. This site will be updated when and if the burn is rescheduled.

The Columbine and Dolores Ranger Districts on the San Juan National Forest have outlined their plans for the Fall Prescribed Fire Program.   The Columbine District has identified two areas for burn implementation: · Beaver Meadows: Approximately 2,000 acres planned, located 10 miles northeast of Bayfield

The Boggy Draw prescribed fire began on June 21st, 2023, but has not resumed on the 22nd because of adverse conditions. Firefighters remain in the area in order to keep the fire within its prescribed boundaries. Updates will be posted to this site if active ignitions resume.

A prescribed burn that was planned for Boggy Draw on the Dolores Ranger District for the last week of May/first week of June was postponed. The weather forecast was not favorable for burning. Land managers are continually evaluating conditions and burning may take place in mid-June.