Actualización del Fuego Pine Gulch

Agosto 20, 2020 - 10 a.m.    

Equipo de Gestión de Incidentes de Rocky Mountain - Tipo 1 - Dan Dallas, Comandante del Incidente

Centro de información: (970) 628-0130, 8 a.m . 8 p.m.

Consultas de los medios: (970) 812-3706, de 8 a.m. a 8 p.m.

Habrá una reunión pública virtual transmitida en vivo a las 6 p.m. ESTA NOCHE, 20 de Agosto. Vaya a Facebook, @PineGulchFireCO para participar.  Tambien, puede participar por Zoom. Para utilizar ZOOM, ingrese este código y contraseña: ID: 989 2688 9534 Contraseña: 8675309

El condado de Garfield emitió órdenes de evacuación adicionales ayer 19 de Agosto para los residentes al este de la Hwy 139, así como evacuaciones previas al oeste de la Hwy 139 hasta la borde de Utah. Visite: www.garfieldcounty.net para obtener información detallada. Actualmente no hay evacuaciones previas o evacuaciones en el condado de Mesa: www.sheriff.mesacounty.us/FireInformation

Situación actual: El crecimiento del fuego fue mínimo durante la noche. Un mapeo más preciso ahora ha mostrado que el área total del incendio es de 121,781 acres, a diferencia de los 125,100 reportados anteriormente. Los bomberos han logrado un progreso significativo en los lados norte y este; la contención total es ahora del 14%. La preocupación principal de hoy serán las celdas de tormenta que se muevan sobre el área del incendio alrededor de las 12 p.m. hasta la medianoche y produciendo ráfagas de viento de hasta 45 mph. Estos vientos podrían contribuir al comportamiento del fuego extremo y la propagación activa. Junto con las preocupaciones por la tormenta, se espera que la inversión se rompa temprano, aproximadamente a las 12 p.m. - creando más inestabilidad en la atmósfera.

Hoy, los equipos estarán trabajando en líneas de control preidentificadas tanto primarias como alternativas. En el lado sur, entre las Divisiónes B / A, el fuego se mueve lentamente hacia una línea de topadora sólida que se extiende hasta la cicatriz de quemaduras de Hunter Fire. El comportamiento del fuego en esta área y en el resto de la División B fue limitado ayer, pero podría ser más significativo hoy y esta noche debido al clima entrante. Hoy, los equipos de la División B se concentrarán en evaluaciones y medidas de protección para las estructuras al suroeste del incendio. Los bomberos están patrullando en el lado oeste del incendio en la División D, monitoreando cualquier cambio en el comportamiento del fuego. El lado oeste es terreno expansivo y desafiante donde es difícil colocar bomberos de manera segura. Las opciones indirectas seguirán siendo la táctica principal en esta área, y los bomberos evaluarán las necesidades de protección de la estructura. Los bomberos en las Divisiones E y F en el oeste y noroeste también se enfocarán en opciones indirectas, ya que la construcción de líneas de fuego directas no es una opción segura. Hwy 139 sigue siendo la característica de control principal aquí, desde la División D al norte hasta Douglas Pass. En los próximos días, los bomberos pueden utilizar operaciones de quema para reducir el combustible entre la Hwy 139 y el incendio, que se encuentra aproximadamente de dos millas a tres millas de la Hwy 139 en este momento. Los equipos de la División F están evaluando opciones de protección para estructuras e infraestructura en la parte superior de Douglas Pass. Los bomberos de la División F y L al norte del incendio seguirán buscando opciones indirectas adicionales que presenten la mayor probabilidad de éxito con la menor exposición a los bomberos. Cuando se validan estas opciones, se iniciará la construcción de más líneas de control secundarias hacia el norte. La línea de control en la División K en el borde noreste del incendio continúa manteniéndose bien incluso cuando es probada por el viento. Los bomberos han tenido un gran éxito en evitar que el fuego cruce la 204 Rd. Las Divisiones Z y A permanecen en estado de vigilancia y patrulla. Los bomberos están limpiando y asegurando el borde del fuego y esperan lograr más contención pronto.

Condiciones climáticas y de combustible: Hoy hay una advertencia de bandera roja por relámpago seca y vientos fuertes. Existe la posibilidad de tormentas eléctricas después de las 2 p.m. con relámpago y vientos fuertes de hasta 45 mph. El desarrollo de tormentas eléctricas es más probable al noroeste del incendio. El clima cálido y seco continuará ya que la alta presión sigue siendo la característica climática dominante, con temperaturas tan altas como 95 y humedad entre 12 y 14%. Los vientos serán del norte a 9-12 mph con ráfagas de 20. El lado suroeste del fuego podría ver vientos del sur / suroeste nuevamente hoy.

Evacuaciones: Condado de Garfield: 4A Ridge Road (256), Salt Wash (205), King Road (258), Clear Creek Road (211), Carr Creek Road (207), Kimball Creek Road (202). Una orden de pre-evacuación está en vigor para todos los residentes del condado de Garfield al oeste de CO-139 hacia la frontera de Utah, y cualquier residente que haya sido evacuado permanece en situación pre-evacuación. Para obtener más información: www.garfieldcounty.net. Actualmente no hay evacuaciones previas o evacuaciones en el condado de Mesa: www.sheriff.mesacounty.us/FireInformation. Cierres: Roan Creek Road (204) en North Dry Fork (200) tiene un cierre con personal. Debido al aumento de la actividad de incendios al norte de Fruita, se han cerrado varias otras carreteras. Estos incluyen 21 Road al norte del límite de BLM, 16 Road en V 8/10 Road, y Q 5/10 Road está cerrada en 18 Rd. CO-139 Douglas Pass al norte de Loma desde la milla 6 hasta la milla 39.

Calidad del aire: Se pueden emitir avisos de salud sobre la calidad del aire en áreas cercanas a los incendios de Pine Gulch y Grizzly Creek. Una perspectiva de humo para Pine Gulch Fire está disponible donde se publica esta actualización y en https://fires.airfire.org/outlooks/WesternColorado. Para obtener más información sobre los niveles de humo, visite https://airnow.gov

Alertas de emergencia: para el condado de Garfield, visite garco911.com. Alertas del condado de Mesa, visite bit.ly/Emergency_Alerts.

Restricciones de vuelo temporales: Hay una restricción de vuelo temporal sobre el incendio de Pine Gulch. Los incendios forestales son una zona prohibida para los drones. Si vuela, no podemos. Para obtener más información, visite http://knowbeforeyoufly.org

Estadísticas del Fuego Pine Gulch:

Tamaño: 121,781 acres

Contención: 14%

Personal total: 872

Ubicación: Aproximadamente 18 miles al norte de

Grand Junction, CO

Reportado: July 31, aproximadamente 5:15 p.m.

Causa: Relámpago

Para mas información:

Officina: (970) 628-0130, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Consultas de los medios: (970) 812-3706, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Corro Electrónico: 2020.PineGulch@firenet.gov

Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6906/

Facebook: https://facebook.com/PineGulchFireCO

Mapa Interactivo: https://arcg.is/W0izr
Perspectiva de humo: https://fires.airfire.org/outlooks/WesternColorado

Los Recursos Incluyen: 4 equipos de bomberos de tipo 1, 6 Equipos de bomberos de tipo 2, 9 helicópteros, 106 camiones de bombero, 3 topadores, 5 camiones de agua, y varias personas de apoyo.

Pine Gulch Fire Update

August 20, 2020 - 10 a.m.   

Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team - Dan Dallas, Incident Commander

Information Center: (970) 628-0130, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Media Inquiries: (970) 812-3706, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Special Notes: There is Red Flag Warning today for dry lighting and outflow winds that could reach gusts of 45 mph.

There will be a virtual public meeting livestreamed at 6 p.m. TONIGHT, August 20. Please go to Facebook, @PineGulchFireCO to participate, or you can find the link for a ZOOM meeting on our Facebook page and InciWeb. To utilize ZOOM, enter this code and password: Webinar ID: 989 2688 9534   Passcode: 8675309

Garfield county issued additional evacuation orders yesterday, August 19 for residents east of Hwy 139, as well as pre-evacuations west of Hwy 139 to the Utah border. Please go to: www.garfieldcounty.net for detailed information. There are currently no pre-evacuations or evacuations in Mesa County: www.sheriff.mesacounty.us/FireInformation

Current Situation: Fire growth was minimal overnight. More accurate mapping has now shown the total fire area to be 121,781 acres, as opposed to the formerly reported 125,100. Firefighters have made significant progress on the north and east sides; total containment is now 14%. Today’s main concern will be storm cells moving over the fire area from around 12 p.m. to midnight and producing gusty outflow winds up to 45 mph. These winds could contribute to extreme fire behavior and active spread with potential for spotting. Along with storm concerns, the inversion is expected to break early – approximately 12 p.m. – creating further instability in the atmosphere.

Today, crews will be working on both primary and alternate pre-identified control lines. On the south side at the Division B/A break, fire is moving slowly toward a solid dozer line that extends into the Hunter Fire burn scar. Fire behavior in this area and in the rest of Division B was limited yesterday, but it could be more significant today and tonight because of incoming weather. Today, crews in Division B will focus on assessments and protection measures for structures to the southwest of the fire. Firefighters are patrolling on the west side of the fire in Division D, monitoring for any changes in fire behavior. The west side is expansive, challenging country where it is difficult to safely insert firefighters. Indirect options will remain the primary tactic in this area, and crews will assess for any structure protection needs. Firefighters in Divisions E and F on the west and northwest will also focus on indirect options, as direct fire line construction is not a safe option. Hwy 139 remains the primary control feature here, from Division D north to Douglas Pass. In the coming days, crews may utilize burning operations to remove fuel between Hwy 139 and the fire, which is approximately two and a half to three miles from Hwy 139 at this time. Crews in Division F are assessing for protection options for structures and infrastructure at the top of Douglas Pass. Firefighters in Division F and L north of the fire will keep scouting for additional indirect options that present the highest probability of success with the lowest exposure to firefighters. When these options are validated, more secondary control line construction will begin to the north. The control line in Division K at the fire’s northeast edge continues to hold well even when tested by wind. Firefighters have had great success in preventing the fire from crossing the 204 Rd. Divisions Z and A remain in patrol and monitor status. Firefighters are mopping up and securing the fire’s edge and expect to achieve more containment soon.

Weather & Fuel Conditions: There is Red Flag Warning today for dry lighting and outflow winds. There is a chance of thunderstorms after 2 p.m. with lighting and outflow winds up to 45 mph. Thunderstorm development is most likely to the northwest of the fire. The hot and dry weather will continue as high pressure remains the dominant weather feature, with temperatures as high as 95 and humidity at 12-14%. Winds will be northerly at 9-12 mph with gusts to 20. The southwest side of the fire could see south/southwest winds again today.

Air Quality: Air Quality Health Advisories may be issued in areas near the Pine Gulch and Grizzly Creek fires. A smoke outlook for the Pine Gulch Fire is available where this update is posted and at https://fires.airfire.org/outlooks/WesternColorado. For more information on smoke levels, please visit https://airnow.gov.

Emergency Alerts: For Garfield County, please visit garco911.com. Mesa County alerts, please visit bit.ly/Emergency_Alerts.

Temporary Flight Restrictions: A Temporary Flight Restriction is in place over the Pine Gulch Fire. Wildfires are a No Drone Zone. If you fly, we can’t. For more information, visit http://knowbeforeyoufly.org.

Pine Gulch Fire Statistics:

Size: approximately 121,781 acres

Containment: 14%

Total Personnel: 872

Location: Approximately 18 miles north of  Grand Junction, CO

Reported: July 31, approximately 5:15 p.m.

Cause: Lightning

For More Information:

Information Office: (970) 628-0130, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Media Inquiries: (970) 812-3706, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Email: 2020.PineGulch@firenet.gov

Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6906/

Facebook: https://facebook.com/PineGulchFireCO

Interactive Fire Map: https://arcg.is/W0izr
Smoke Outlook: https://fires.airfire.org/outlooks/WesternColorado

Resources Include: 4 Type 1 hand crews, 6 Type 2 hand crews, 9 helicopters, 106 engines, 3 bulldozers,

5 water tenders, and overhead/support personnel

The Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team will hold a virtual public meeting livestreamed at 6 p.m. MT, Thursday, August 20.

 Please go to Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/PineGulchFireCO/live/

 To participate, viewers do not need a Facebook account to view the meeting. The live stream will appear at the top of the Pine Gulch Fire Facebook page a few minutes before 6:00 p.m.

ZOOM can also be used to view the meeting, enter this code and password: Webinar ID:  Meeting ID: 989 2688 9534 Password: 8675309
 
 

El equipo de gestión de incidentes de Rocky Mountain tendrá una reunión pública virtual transmitida en vivo a las 6 p.m. MT, Jueves , lunes 20 de agosto.

Vaya a Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/PineGulchFireCO/live/ para participar. Los espectadores no necesitarán una cuenta de Facebook para ver la reunión. La transmisión en vivo aparecerá en la parte superior de la página de Facebook de Pine Gulch Fire un par de minutos antes de las 6:00 p.m.

ZOOM también se puede usar para ver la reunión, ingrese este código y contraseña: ID de la reunión: Meeting ID: 989 2688 9534 Password: 8675309

The Garfield County Sheriff issued new evacuation orders for the northwest side of the Pine Gulch fire on Wednesday, August 19.

Evacuation orders are now going into effect for areas on the northwest side of Pine Gulch Fire, as follows:

From the Mesa County line north to the east/west Colorado Highway 256 (Four A Ridge Road) including north/south CO Hwy 256. 256/205 moving from pre-evacuation to full evacuation. 

From Highway 139 Douglas Pass road east to the preexisting evacuation order for Carr Creek Road (207). 

This includes CO Hwy 205 Salt Wash and Kimball Creek Road (202) on Kimball Mountain. 

CO Hwy 258/King Road is evacuated.

Still under evacuation also: Roan Creek Road (CR 204) above Brush Creek Road (CR 209).

Everything west of Douglas Pass (CO Hwy 139) to the Utah state line will now be in pre-evacuation.

People allowed to return home yesterday remain in pre-evacuation.

CO 139 north of Lima, Douglas Pass is closed due to Pine Gulch Fire, from mile point 6 to mile point 39.
 
 https://www.facebook.com/GarcoSheriff

On the afternoon of August 19, 2020, the Colorado Department of Transportation announced the closure of CO 139 Southbound / Northbound Douglas Pass (Milemarker 6-39) due to the Pine Gulch Wildfire. There is no estimated time of reopening.
Please visit the Colorado Department of Transportation website for additional information and to keep current of changing conditions.
https://cotrip.org/travelAlerts.htm#?roadId=

Pine Gulch Fire Update

August 19, 2020 - 10 a.m.   

Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team - Dan Dallas, Incident Commander

Information Center: (970) 628-0130, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Media Inquiries: (970) 812-3706, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Special Notes: Per Garfield County Sheriff’s Office, a pre-evacuation order has been issued for the areas of County Road 205, Kimball Mountain Road and CR 256 in between Kimball Mountain road and Browns Point. For more info: www.garfieldcounty.net.

Evacuations have been lifted for Pine Gulch Fire area residents along CR 204 (Roan Creek Rd.) who live below Brush Creek Rd.

Current Situation: During the overnight hours, the Pine Gulch Fire meteorologist notified night shift firefighters of a thunderstorm cell moving over the fire and coming into alignment with terrain at the western fire edge. Strong outflow winds from this cell aligned with drainages in the Echo Lake area and gusted up to 40 mph over a three-to-four-hour period. While all firefighters were able to get to safety and endure this weather event, it created extreme and erratic fire behavior, causing significant growth. The total acreage on the Pine Gulch Fire is now estimated to be just over 125,000. Fire behavior specialists report that the combination of extremely dry fuels, low relative humidity, high temperatures, and terrain driven winds may continue to create extreme fire behavior that is resistant to suppression efforts. There is potential for similar thunderstorm cells to pass over the fire area this afternoon and into the night.

Fire managers have planned to extend pre-identified primary and alternate control lines to the north and west of the fire. They will be utilizing Hwy 139 and the existing roads to the northwest and north of the fire perimeter (256, 207, 209). Firefighters have been successfully preparing these roads over the past several days in the event they were needed. Firefighters will implement point protection on values that exist between the fire and the containment roads. Today, crews on the west will work to secure the fire’s edge. If fire behavior necessitates and conditions allow, crews will perform burning operations to remove fuel ahead of the fire front. Air resources will support firefighters on the ground as weather permits. Structure protection groups will begin assessing structures to the west and north of the fire. Overall priorities remain on protecting values and choosing control options that provide for the highest probability of success given expected fire behavior.

Yesterday in Division B on the south/southwest side, fire activity increased in Hunter Canyon. Fire behavior specialists note that this is beneficial; the fire will eliminate fuel and burn into natural features (the Hunter Fire burn scar and the Book Cliffs), thus containing itself. Crews have completed the indirect dozer line leading into the burn scar in this area. On the western side of Division B, fire became active yesterday, moving toward control lines. Firefighters utilized air tankers to drop retardant, slowing the fire’s advance and allowing them to perform successful burning operations that removed fuel ahead of the fire front.      

Firefighters’ work is proving effective in Divisions A and Z on the east of the fire, where control line remains solid. The fire along the eastern perimeter has not advanced for days, and the area remains in patrol and monitor status. Pockets of unburned fuel in the interior may burn more actively today, so smoke may still be visible on the east side.

In Division K on the north, there is solid containment line running all along the north perimeter. Today, crews will improve this dozer line, plumb the area (lay down hoses and water supply) and begin mop-up efforts (using water and hand tools to continue cooling hot areas.)

Last night, the National Preparedness Level elevated to 5, the highest level, due to increasing fire activity across the country. This creates competition for resources. Pine Gulch Fire managers are strongly advocating for this fire’s needs; however, acquiring all needed resources remains a challenge.

Weather & Fuel Conditions: It will be another hot, dry day with highs in the low 90s and relative humidity10-12%. Winds will be out of the N to NW, with speeds of 5 to 9 mph and gusts up to 16 mph. High pressure remains, and there is a potential for thunderstorms starting around 2 p.m. with no precipitation predicted. Lightning is possible, and outflow winds could create strong gusts of 20-30 mph that contribute to more unpredictable and erratic fire behavior.

Evacuations: Garfield County: Clear Creek (211) road, Carr Creek (207) road, CR 202. Pre-evacuations: the areas of County Road 205, Kimball Mountain Road and CR 256 in between Kimball Mountain Road and Browns Point. For more information: https://garfieldcounty.net/. Closures: Roan Creek Road (204) at North Dry Fork (200) road has a staffed closure. Due to increased fire activity north of Fruita, several other roads have been closed. These include 21 Road north of the BLM boundary, 16 Road at V 8/10 Road, and the Q 5/10 Road is closed at 18 Rd.

Air Quality: Air Quality Health Advisories may be issued in areas near the Pine Gulch and Grizzly Creek fires. A smoke outlook for the Pine Gulch Fire is available where this update is posted and at https://fires.airfire.org/outlooks/WesternColorado. For more information on smoke levels, please visit https://airnow.gov.

Emergency Alerts: For Garfield County, please visit garco911.com. Mesa County alerts, please visit bit.ly/Emergency_Alerts.

Temporary Flight Restrictions: A Temporary Flight Restriction is in place over the Pine Gulch Fire. Wildfires are a No Drone Zone. If you fly, we can’t. For more information, visit http://knowbeforeyoufly.org.

Pine Gulch Fire Statistics:

Size: approximately 125,100 acres

Containment: 7%

Total Personnel: 892

Location: Approximately 18 miles north of

Grand Junction, CO

Reported: July 31, approximately 5:15 p.m.

Cause: Lightning

For More Information:

Information Office: (970) 628-0130, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Media Inquiries: (970) 812-3706, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Email: 2020.PineGulch@firenet.gov

Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6906/

Facebook: https://facebook.com/PineGulchFireCO

Interactive Fire Map: https://arcg.is/W0izr
Smoke Outlook: https://fires.airfire.org/outlooks/WesternColorado

Resources Include: 4 Type 1 hand crews, 11 Type 2 hand crews, 9 helicopters, 57 engines, 10 bulldozers,

18 water tenders, and overhead/support personnel

The Garfield County Sheriff released the following information on August 18, Tuesday at approximately 6:00 p.m.

Evacuations are lifted for Pine Gulch Fire area residents along County Road 204 who live below Clear Creek Road. A few residences on side roads off of CR 204 may not have power until tomorrow, as crews continue to restore and re-energize the power lines. CR 204 is open to residents only to Brush Creek Road or CR 209. The community dumpster for food disposal is behind Cowboy Chapel on Clear Creek. Returning residents will still remain on pre-evac in the event that further evacuations are needed.

Remaining in evacuation are County Road 204 residents above County Road 209, as well as County Road 207 and 202/Kimball Creek Road above the 5.5 mile marker.
 
 https://www.facebook.com/GarcoSheriff

The Garfield County Sheriff released the following information on August 18, Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.

Pre-Evacuation Orders for Pine Gulch Fire Expanded
 

Earlier today, at the Pine Gulch Fire, there was a spot fire in the northwest corner that quickly grew to 100 plus acres. This fire expansion could adversely affect area residents.

A pre-evacuation order has been issued for the areas of County Road 205, Kimball Mountain Road and CR 256 in between Kimball Mountain road and Browns Point.
 
 https://www.facebook.com/GarcoSheriff

Actualización del Fuego Pine Gulch

Agosto 18, 2020 - 10 a.m.    

Equipo de Gestión de Incidentes de Rocky Mountain - Tipo 1 - Dan Dallas, Comandante del Incidente

Centro de información: (970) 628-0130, 8 a.m . 8 p.m.

Consultas de los medios: (970) 812-3706, de 8 a.m. a 8 p.m.

Situación actual: Es probable que el comportamiento del fuego sea activo y desafiante nuevamente hoy, ya que los vientos continúan alineándose con los desagües y arden en áreas que contienen combustibles críticamente secos. Los especialistas en comportamiento del fuego miden los niveles de humedad en los combustibles para evaluar qué tan fácilmente se encenderán y qué tan bien se quemarán. Muchos de los combustibles de gran diámetro (troncos pesados) en el área de Pine Gulch tienen un contenido de humedad del 8%. A modo de comparación, esta actualización, en su forma impresa en papel, sería de aproximadamente el 6%. Los combustibles más finos y pequeños en el área de Pine Gulch Fire tienen aproximadamente un 2% de contenido de humedad. Los residentes deben esperar nuevamente ver columnas de humo en varias áreas del incendio hoy.

Los bomberos hizieron una operación de quema precisa en una pequeña área al oeste del incendio ayer en un esfuerzo para controlar la propagación del fuego al NO. Debido a los combustibles extremadamente secos como se discutió anteriormente, el comportamiento del fuego se volvió más activo de lo deseado, y alrededor de 100 acres de fuego cruzaron una línea de control en el área de Mud Creek de la División E. Hoy, la aeronave trabajará para ayudar a controlar el borde de este fuego mientras los bomberos buscan oportunidades para insertar equipos de bomberos de forma segura en este terreno difícil. Los equipos de la División E han mejorado la línea indirecta que corre de norte a sur en la línea de la cresta justo al oeste del borde del incendio. Hoy, los equipos buscarán más oportunidades para conectar la línea de control desde la 204 Rd. norte en la 256 Rd. Al norte de la División E, los equipos de las Divisiones F y L continuarán creando líneas secundarias, utilizando los sistemas de carreteras existentes. Los bomberos de la División K en el norte seguirán mejorando la línea de topadoras cerca de la línea entre la Divisiónes E / K y controlarán el borde norte del fuego. En el lado Este del incendio en las Divisiones Z y A, la línea de control se mantiene bien, y estas áreas están en estado de vigilancia y patrulla. En el extremo sur de la División A, los bomberos seguirán mejorando la línea de la topadora que se dirige al SO hacia la cicatriz de quemaduras de Hunter Fire y continuarán la construcción de la línea de control hacia el oeste hasta la nueva División B. (La División B está aproximadamente donde la División D estaba ayer, y la División D está ahora en el lado oeste.) El comportamiento del fuego persiste en la División B. Gran parte de la topografía aquí es empinada y accidentada con combustibles pesados, cañones estrechos y rutas de escape insatisfactorias. No es seguro para los bomberos y, por lo tanto, no favorece la construcción de una línea directa en el borde del incendio. Los equipos se están enfocando en opciones para la línea de control indirecto. Están trabajando con sistemas de carreteras y características naturales que ayudarán a limitar la propagación a medida que el fuego avanza hacia el sur / suroeste. Es probable que los residentes vean humo significativo en las Divisiones B y D hoy, ya que el fuego sigue consumiendo combustibles aquí como se predijo.

Ayer, dos tipos de aviones volaron en las áreas de las Divisiones E / K, colocando retardante para ayudar a retardar la propagación del fuego. Los LAT volverán a estar disponibles hoy si las condiciones del humo les permiten volar.

El Pine Gulch Fire permanece con equipos de bomberos trabajando durante la noche; estos equipos están patrullando las líneas de control y monitoreando el comportamiento del fuego durante la noche. Implementarán esfuerzos de supresión y protección según sea necesario. El resplandor del fuego nocturno puede ser visible incluso en Grand Junction.

Condiciones meteorológicas y de combustible: la presión alta permanece, lo que mantiene un poco estancado el patrón meteorológico. El fuego verá el mismo flujo hacia el norte en general, con el mismo componente hacia el sur en la esquina suroeste. Los vientos serán de 7-9 mph con ráfagas de hasta 15, con la posibilidad de que los vientos de salida comiencen alrededor de las 7 p.m. Las temperaturas máximas se pronostican en 96 con una humedad relativa del 9-11%.

Evacuaciones: Condado de Garfield: carretera Roan Creek (204), carretera Clear Creek (211), carretera Carr Creek (207), carretera Brush Creek (209), CR 202. Para obtener más información: https://garfieldcounty.net/. Cierres: Roan Creek Road (204) en North Dry Fork (200) tiene un cierre con personal. Debido al aumento de la actividad de incendios al norte de Fruita, se han cerrado varias otras carreteras. Estos incluyen 21 Road al norte del límite de BLM, 16 Road en V 8/10 Road, y Q 5/10 Road está cerrada en 18 Rd.

Calidad del aire: Se pueden emitir avisos de salud sobre la calidad del aire en áreas cercanas a los incendios de Pine Gulch y Grizzly Creek. Una perspectiva de humo para Pine Gulch Fire está disponible donde se publica esta actualización y en https://fires.airfire.org/outlooks/WesternColorado. Para obtener más información sobre los niveles de humo, visite https://airnow.gov.

Alertas de emergencia: para el condado de Garfield, visite garco911.com. Alertas del condado de Mesa, visite bit.ly/Emergency_Alerts.

Restricciones de vuelo temporales: Hay una restricción de vuelo temporal sobre el incendio de Pine Gulch. Los incendios forestales son una zona prohibida para los drones. Si vuela, no podemos. Para obtener más información, visite http://knowbeforeyoufly.org

Estadísticas del Fuego Pine Gulch:

Tamaño: 87,209 acres

Contención: 7%

Personal total: 824

Ubicación: Aproximadamente 18 miles al norte de

Grand Junction, CO

Reportado: July 31, aproximadamente 5:15 p.m.

Causa: Relámpago

Para mas información:

Officina: (970) 628-0130, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Consultas de los medios: (970) 812-3706, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Corro Electrónico: 2020.PineGulch@firenet.gov

Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6906/

Facebook: https://facebook.com/PineGulchFireCO

Mapa Interactivo: https://arcg.is/W0izr
Perspectiva de humo: https://fires.airfire.org/outlooks/WesternColorado

Los Recursos Incluyen: 4 equipos de bomberos de tipo 1, 9 Equipos de bomberos de tipo 2, 9 helicópteros, 56 camiones,       

9 topadores, 18 camiones de agua, y varias personas de apoyo.

Pine Gulch Fire Update

August 18, 2020 - 10 a.m.   

Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team - Dan Dallas, Incident Commander

Information Center: (970) 628-0130, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Media Inquiries: (970) 812-3706, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Current Situation: Fire behavior will likely be active and challenging again today as winds continue to align with drainages and burn in areas containing critically dry fuels. Fire behavior specialists measure moisture levels in fuels to assess how easily they will ignite and how well they will burn. Many of the large diameter fuels (heavy logs) in the Pine Gulch area are at 8% moisture content. For comparison, this update – in its printed paper form – would be about 6%. The finer, smaller fuels in the Pine Gulch Fire area have about 2% moisture content. Residents should again expect to see smoke columns in several areas of the fire today.

Firefighters conducted a precise burning operation in a small area west of the fire yesterday in efforts to control the spread of the fire to the NW. Because of the extremely dry fuels as discussed above, fire behavior became more active than desired, and about 100 acres of fire crossed a control line in the Mud Creek area of Division E. Conditions allowing, aircraft will work to help check this fire’s edge while fire managers look for options to insert ground crews safely into this difficult terrain. Crews in Division E have improved the indirect line running north-south on the ridgeline just west of the fire’s edge. Today, crews will look for more options to connect control line from the 204 Rd. north into the 256 Rd. To the north of Division E, crews in Divisions F and L will continue creating secondary lines, utilizing existing road systems. Firefighters in Division K on the north will keep improving the dozer line near the Division E/K break and will monitor the northern edge of the fire. On the east side of the fire in Divisions Z and A, control line is holding well, and these areas are in patrol and monitor status. On the southern edge of Division A, firefighters will keep improving the dozer line that heads SW into the Hunter Fire burn scar and continue control line construction west into the new Division B. (Division B is approximately where Division D was yesterday, and Division D is now on the west side.) Active fire behavior persists in Division B. Much of the topography here is steep and rugged with heavy fuels, narrow canyons, and unsatisfactory escape routes. It is not safe for firefighters and, therefore, not conducive to direct line construction at the fire’s edge. Crews are focusing on options for indirect control line. They are working with road systems and natural features that will help limit spread as the fire progresses south/southwest. Residents will likely see significant smoke in Divisions B and D today as the fire keeps consuming fuels here as predicted.

Yesterday, LATs (Large Air Tankers) and VLATs (Very Large Air Tankers) flew in the Divisions E/K areas, laying down retardant to help slow fire spread. LATs will be available again today if smoke conditions allow them to fly.

The Pine Gulch Fire remains heavily staffed at night; crews are patrolling control lines and monitoring nighttime fire behavior. They will implement suppression and protection efforts as needed. Nighttime fire glow may be visible even in Grand Junction.

Weather & Fuel Conditions: High pressure remains, keeping the weather pattern somewhat stagnant. The fire will see the same northerly flow overall, with the same southerly component on the SW corner. Winds will be 7-9 mph with gusts up to 15, with the potential for outflow winds starting around 7 p.m. Temperature highs are forecast at 96 with relative humidity 9-11%.

Evacuations: Garfield County: Roan Creek (204) road, Clear Creek (211) road, Carr Creek (207) road, Brush Creek (209) road, CR 202. For more information: https://garfieldcounty.net/. Closures: Roan Creek Road (204) at North Dry Fork (200) road has a staffed closure. Due to increased fire activity north of Fruita, several other roads have been closed. These include 21 Road north of the BLM boundary, 16 Road at V 8/10 Road, and the Q 5/10 Road is closed at 18 Rd.

Air Quality: Air Quality Health Advisories may be issued in areas near the Pine Gulch and Grizzly Creek fires. A smoke outlook for the Pine Gulch Fire is available where this update is posted and at https://fires.airfire.org/outlooks/WesternColorado. For more information on smoke levels, please visit https://airnow.gov.

Emergency Alerts: For Garfield County, please visit garco911.com. Mesa County alerts, please visit bit.ly/Emergency_Alerts.

Temporary Flight Restrictions: A Temporary Flight Restriction is in place over the Pine Gulch Fire. Wildfires are a No Drone Zone. If you fly, we can’t. For more information, visit http://knowbeforeyoufly.org.

Pine Gulch Fire Statistics:

Size: 87,209 acres

Containment: 7%

Total Personnel: 824

Location: Approximately 18 miles north of

Grand Junction, CO

Reported: July 31, approximately 5:15 p.m.

Cause: Lightning

For More Information:

Information Office: (970) 628-0130, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Media Inquiries: (970) 812-3706, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Email: 2020.PineGulch@firenet.gov

Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6906/

Facebook: https://facebook.com/PineGulchFireCO

Interactive Fire Map: https://arcg.is/W0izr
Smoke Outlook: https://fires.airfire.org/outlooks/WesternColorado

Resources Include: 4 Type 1 hand crews, 9 Type 2 hand crews, 9 helicopters, 56 engines, 9 bulldozers,

18 water tenders, and overhead/support personnel