The Brush Creek Fire, south of Brumley Mountain on the west side of Old Fetterman Road is 330 acres and 65% contained. The fire is located in rough terrain with scattered timber, brush, and grass.

This will be the last daily update for the Brush Creek Fire. There are currently no closures or evacuations for the Brush Creek Fire. Updates for the Brush Creek Fire will be posted on InciWeb (https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6601) as any new development occurs. Information will also be updated on Facebook (@WyomingStateForestryDivision).

The Brush Creek Fire, south of Brumley Mountain on the west side of Old
Fetterman Road is 330 acres and 45% contained. The acreage reduction is due to more accurate
mapping. The fire is located in rough terrain with scattered timber, brush, and grass.

There are 105 personnel assigned to the Brush Creek Fire including personnel from five
Wyoming counties, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, South Dakota Department
of Wildland Fire, and Wyoming State Forestry Division. There are two fire crews and nine
engines.

The relative humidity is forecasted to remain above critical conditions. Occasional winds gusts up
to 45 mph may occur. A slight chance of isolated to scattered thunderstorms is forecasted.

There are currently no closures or evacuations for the Brush Creek Fire. Updated information for
the Brush Creek Fire will be posted on InciWeb (https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6601) as any
new development occurs. Information will also be updated on Facebook
(@WyomingStateForestryDivision).

The Brush Creek Fire is approximately 40 miles southwest of Douglas,
Wyo., south of Brumley Mountain on the west side of Old Fetterman Road. The fire is 475 acres
and is located in rough terrain with scattered timber, brush, and grass.

There are 127 personnel assigned to the Brush Creek Fire including personnel from five
Wyoming counties, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, South Dakota Department
of Wildland Fire, and Wyoming State Forestry Division. There are three fire crews, ten engines,
one Type 2 helicopter.

The relative humidity is forecasted to be lower today but will remain above critical conditions.
The wind may increase this afternoon to 15-20 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

There are currently no closures or evacuations for the Brush Creek Fire. Updated information for
the Brush Creek Fire will be posted on InciWeb (https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6601) as any
new development occurs. Information will also be updated on Facebook
(@WyomingStateForestryDivision).

The Brush Creek Fire was discovered on the afternoon of September 15,
2019 and is approximately 40 miles southwest of Douglas, Wyo. The fire is located in rough
terrain with scattered timber, grass, and brush.

The fire is 470 acres; over 120 personnel are assigned to the fire including three fire crews, seven
engines, and a Type 3 helicopter. Additional resources are being ordered.
Isolated and scattered thunderstorms are forecasted for this afternoon and winds may gust up to
50mph in the area of the fire.

There are currently no closures or evacuations for the Brush Creek Fire. Updated information for
the Brush Creek Fire will be posted on InciWeb (https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6601) as any
new development occurs. Information will also be updated on Facebook
(@WyomingStateForestryDivision).

First Creek- The First Creek prescribed burn is the first of multiple planned prescribed burning projects on the Klamath National Forest for the fall and winter of 2019. The First Creek prescribed burn is planned to begin the morning of Saturday, September 14, pending favorable conditions. The project includes 912 acres of understory burning between Goosenest Mountain and Little Deer Mountain, approximately two miles north of Grass Lake. A primary objective is to reduce hazardous fuel loading and the threat of high intensity wildfire. Smoke will be visible from Interstate 5, but light winds out of the southwest are expected to transport smoke to the north and northeast. No road closures are anticipated, but recreationists in the area are urged to use caution when driving near prescribed burn operations. Video

Order No. PSICC-2019-36FOREST ORDERUSDA - FOREST SERVICEPIKE and SAN ISABEL NATIONAL FORESTSCIMARRON and COMANCHE NATIONAL GRASSLANDSSalida Ranger DistrictSalida, ColoradoFIRE CLOSURE
Road Closure and Motorized Use Restriction
 Pursuant to 16 United States Code (U.S.C.) §551 and 36 Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) § 261.50(a), the following act is prohibited on National Forest System Roads within the Decker Fire area of the Salida Ranger District of the San Isabel National Forest, Chaffee County and Fremont County, Colorado described as National Forest System Roads 101 (Bear Creek), 101.A, 108 (Methodist Mountain) and 108.A, beginning at the Forest Boundary. The Restricted Roads are depicted on the attached map hereby incorporated into this order as Exhibit A.
The purpose of the Order is to assure public safety until a point when fire impacts no longer threaten the roadway.PROHIBITION:(1) Using any motorized vehicle on the Restricted Roads. 36 C.F.R. § 261.54(a)
EXEMPTION:Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from the order:(1) Persons with a written Forest Service authorization or permit specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited act or omission;(2) Any federal, state, or local officer or member of an organized rescue group or fire fighting force, in the performance of an official duty.
This order will supersede, rescind and replace order PSICC-2019-34 and is in effect for one (1) year from the date signed, or until rescinded, whichever event occurs first.Done at Pueblo, Colorado.

 Decker Fire Update

November 2, 2019

Matt Spring, Type 3 Incident Commander
Information Center: (719) 626-1095
Hours of operation: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Website: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6592/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DeckerFire2019/
Email: 2019.Decker@firenet.gov
Interactive map for the Decker Fire: https://tinyurl.com/deckermap

Decker Fire Transitions Back to the Local Forest Service Unit

Current Situation: With minimal fire activity observed since the snow storms, today the Type 3 Incident Management Team transitioned back to the local unit. The team will travel home today. Local crews will continuously monitor visible smokes and take action if necessary. Conditions allowing, these crews may work to complete suppression repair tasks in the areas that will be accessible.

Closures and Public Safety: The San Isabel National Forest, Rio Grande National Forest and BLM have updated their closures. See this website for their current closures: https://tinyurl.com/DeckerFireStoryMap

Rio Grande Forest closures: https://tinyurl.com/RioGrandeClosures (see 19-06 Closure).
BLM closures: Facebook @BLMColoradoFire and https://tinyurl.com/BLMClosure.
San Isabel Forest closures: https://tinyurl.com/SanIsabelClosures.
Please respect all closures. For questions, please contact the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office: 719-539-2596, or the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office: 719-276-5555 or go to the Chaffee County Sheriff or Fremont County Sheriff Facebook pages and websites.

Weather and Fire Behavior: As the weather warms, dry fuels that retained heat have warmed up. These large and heavy fuels have created some visible smoke the last few days. With the received precipitation, fuel moisture will steadily increase as the snow melts, which will eventually be enough moisture to cool these larger pockets of heavy fuels. No fire spread is expected to occur from these smokes, due to the continued cold weather. Please do not report these smokes.

Questions continue on the status of containment of the Decker Fire. Due to the remote and rugged access to some areas of the fire, firefighters could only safely access 62% of the fire perimeter during peak activity. All (100%) of that 62% has been contained. This means firefighters have physically set foot on those firelines to declare those portions of line contained. When looking at the fire map, this is displayed by the black line around a portion of the perimeter.

The brown line around the fire map are the areas crews could not access safely. This brown line will be contained naturally in a season-ending event, which is currently happening with the snow the area is receiving. At this time with the current weather conditions, all areas of the fire remain inaccessible due to snow. Therefore, fire managers are unable to confidently claim that the entire fire perimeter (including the brown lines) is completely contained. The areas with brown lines will be monitored by the local fire crews throughout the winter, though the moisture from the snowpack will eventually put the fire completely out.

Fire Statistics:
Location: Fire started 9 miles south of, and is now burning 2 miles south of Salida, CO
Start Date: September 8, 2019
Size: 8,959 acres
Percent Contained: 100% of the full suppression portion of the fire
Total Personnel: 13
Cause: Lightning

The Rio Grande Forest has updated their closure for the Decker Fire with a new order 19-06. Please see changes at: https://tinyurl.com/RioGrandeClosures 

 Decker Fire Update

November 1, 2019

Matt Spring, Type 3 Incident Commander
Information Center: (719) 626-1095
Hours of operation: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Website: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6592/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DeckerFire2019/
Email: 2019.Decker@firenet.gov
Interactive map for the Decker Fire: https://tinyurl.com/deckermap

Crews Continue to Monitor Smokes on the Decker Fire

Closures and Public Safety: The Rio Grande Forest and BLM have updated their closures. See their websites for their current closures. Rio Grande Forest closures: https://tinyurl.com/RioGrandeClosures (see 19-06 Closure). BLM closures: Facebook @BLMColoradoFire and https://tinyurl.com/BLMClosure.

San Isabel Forest closures remain the same. For updates or changes, visit their website: https://tinyurl.com/SanIsabelClosures. Please respect closures. For questions, please contact the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office: 719-539-2596, or the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office: 719-276-5555 or go to the Chaffee County Sheriff or Fremont County Sheriff Facebook pages and websites.

Weather and Fire Behavior: As the weather warms, dry fuels that retained heat are starting to warm back up. These large and heavy fuels have created some visible smoke. With the received precipitation, fuel moisture will steadily increase as the snow melts, which will eventually be enough moisture to cool these larger pockets of heavy fuels. No fire spread is expected to occur from these smokes, due to the continued cold weather.

Current Situation: The majority of firefighters and equipment have been demobilized now that the weather is conducive to travel. Those that remain continue to work on taking care of the logistical concerns, to minimize the Incident Management Team’s impact on the local community. With the minimal fire activity, the Type 3 team anticipates transitioning tomorrow morning back to the local unit. Local crews will continuously monitor visible smokes and take action if necessary. Conditions allowing, these crews may work to complete suppression repair tasks in the areas that will be accessible.

Questions continue on the status of containment of the Decker Fire. Due to the remote and rugged access to some areas of the fire, firefighters could only safely access 62% of the fire perimeter during peak activity. All (100%) of that 62% has been contained. This means firefighters have physically set foot on those firelines to declare those portions of line contained. When looking at the fire map, this is displayed by the black line around a portion of the perimeter.

The brown line around the fire map are the areas crews could not access safely. This brown line will be contained naturally in a season-ending event, which is currently happening with the snow the area is receiving. At this time with the current weather conditions, all areas of the fire remain inaccessible due to snow. Therefore, fire managers are unable to confidently claim that the entire fire perimeter (including the brown lines) is completely contained. The areas with brown lines will be monitored by the local fire crews throughout the winter, though the moisture from the snowpack will eventually put the fire completely out.

Fire Statistics:
Location: Fire started 9 miles south of, and is now burning 2 miles south of Salida, CO
Start Date: September 8, 2019
Size: 8,959 acres
Percent Contained: 100% of the full suppression portion of the fire
Total Personnel: 13
Cause: Lightning
Resources Include: 1 Engine

Decker Fire Update

October 31, 2019

Matt Spring, Type 3 Incident Commander
Information Center: (719) 626-1095
Hours of operation: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Website: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6592/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DeckerFire2019/
Email: 2019.Decker@firenet.gov
Interactive map for the Decker Fire: https://tinyurl.com/deckermap

Smoke Still Visible on the Decker Fire

Weather and Fire Behavior: Despite snow and cold temperatures, large and heavy fuels remain dry enough to retain heat, even below the snowpack. As the storm dissipated and the snow melted, these dry fuels heated back up, creating visible smoke. No fire spread is expected to occur from these smokes, due to the continued cold weather. With the received precipitation, fuel moisture will steadily increase, which will eventually be enough moisture to cool these larger pockets of heavy fuels.

Current Situation: Smoke from the Decker Fire was visible from Salida yesterday. Fire managers expect this will continue to occur, despite the snow received. Crews will continuously monitor these smokes and take action if necessary. Conditions allowing, local crews may work to complete suppression repair tasks in the areas that will be accessible.

The majority of firefighters and equipment have been demobilized now that the weather is conducive to travel. Those that remain continue to work on taking care of the logistical concerns, to minimize the Incident Management Team’s impact on the local community.

Questions continue on the status of containment of the Decker Fire. Due to the remote and rugged access to some areas of the fire, firefighters could only safely access 62% of the fire perimeter during peak activity. All (100%) of that 62% has been contained. This means firefighters have physically set foot on those firelines to declare those portions of line contained. When looking at the fire map, this is displayed by the black line around a portion of the perimeter.

The brown line around the fire map are the areas crews could not access safely. This brown line will be contained naturally in a season-ending event, which is currently happening with the snow the area is receiving. At this time with the current weather conditions, all areas of the fire remain inaccessible due to snow. Therefore, fire managers are unable to confidently claim that the entire fire perimeter (including the brown lines) is completely contained. The areas with brown lines will be monitored by the local fire crews throughout the winter, though the moisture from the snowpack will eventually put the fire completely out.

Closures and Public Safety: San Isabel Forest closures: https://tinyurl.com/SanIsabelClosures. Rio Grande Forest closures: https://tinyurl.com/RioGrandeClosures. BLM closures: Facebook @BLMColoradoFire and https://tinyurl.com/BLMClosure. Please respect closures. For questions on please contact the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office: 719-539-2596, or the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office: 719-276-5555 or go to the Chaffee County Sheriff or Fremont County Sheriff Facebook pages and websites.

Fire Statistics:
Location: Fire started 9 miles south of, and is now burning 2 miles south of Salida, CO
Start Date: September 8, 2019
Size: 8,959 acres
Percent Contained: 100% of the full suppression portion of the fire
Total Personnel: 24
Cause: Lightning
Resources Include: 1 Engine
Air Resources: 1 Type-3