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Two helicopters and firefighting crews from the US Forest Service and Grand County are on scene at the
#DevilsThumbFire
, reported this afternoon in the Indian Peaks Wilderness. Size is estimated at 20 acres. No evacuations.
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Forest Service firefighters and local fire department cooperators are responding to a 2-acre fire near Hwy 36 and Big Meadows Rd. Fire is confirmed to be on National Forest. High winds present challenge. Crews on scene working to take advantage of rocky topography to slow spread.
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Colorado is home to tens of thousands of furry, scaly and feathered creatures. To keep them — and you — safe, don’t approach them or feed them.
#KeepWildlifeWild
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Conditions held through the afternoon for use of both fixed wing aircraft & helicopters to support ground crews. Crews made good progress in constructing line & mopping up the
#CalWoodFire
&
#LefthandCanyonFire
. (Photo of a retardant drop from the north side of CalWood.)
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We are pleased to see the name change to Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain, honoring an influential Indigenous woman who played an important role in Colo. history. The Forest will start the process of renaming our sites to honor her accordingly & will update signage as quickly as possible.
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Wonderful birthday wishes sent to
@smokey_bear
for his 73rd! Thank you for all you do for fire prevention!!
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This cutie was spotted at East Portal on the Roosevelt National Forest. What wildlife have you seen this winter?
#WildlifeWednesday
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#MooseFire
has been contained at 1315 on 4/7/2024. Investigator confirms cause to have been downed power line. Crews will return to monitor area tomorrow.
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#DevilsThumbFire
Update- The fire received more rain today. Fire size is estimated at 95 acres with 10% containment. The public is asked to avoid these areas for public and firefighter safety as operations are ongoing.
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After careful consideration of both health and safety risks and economic feasibility,
@ColoradoDOT
@usfsarp
&
@denverparksrec
have announced
#MountEvans
Highway won’t open to motorized vehicles for the 2020 season
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#WilliamsForkFire
mapped at 1,300 acres. 0% contained. Find the latest evacuation and road closure information in the evening update:
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Fire managers reporting encouraging progress on the
#SoulShineFire
this evening with 30% of the boundary contained. Firefighters will staff the fire overnight.
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Forest Service gives initial approval to
@LovelandSkiArea
projects, including enhanced beginner runs and expanded parking at Loveland Valley.
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Remember, fireworks are not allowed on your National Forests and Grasslands!
#KnowBeforeYouGo
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#LefthandCanyonFire
100% contained.
Firefighters on the
#LefthandCanyonFire
worked through the day to finish mopping up and patrolling containment lines. As of tonight, the Lefthand Canyon Fire is 100% contained and remained at 460 acres. Firefighters will be assigned to patrol the fire in the coming days.
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We have a
#ForestCrush
on the amazing animals of the Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests & Pawnee National Grassland!
#WildlifeWednesday
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The Forest Service
@usfsarp
and
@LarimerSheriff
have assumed unified command of the
#SoulShineFire
. Follow us for updates. The fire is now 23 acres with two small spot fires. Fire is creeping and smoldering, burning on private and Roosevelt NF. Multiple agencies on scene.
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Today in Colorado, USDA Forest Service Chief Randy Moore acknowledged employees for working to protect natural resources and serve the American people, especially during rising visitation to forests and grasslands and unprecedented wildfires.
@forestservice
#Colorado
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The
#SeamanFire
is now at 100% containment and 231 acres. Fire crews will now focus on mop up and monitoring operations.
@LarimerOEM
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#WilliamsForkFire
at 3:30 pm today taken on CR 3. Fire is approximately 4,145 acres according to the most recent flight mapping and is actively burning to the south. 0% contained.
@GrandCountyOEM
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At approximately 12:30 p.m. Today, April 8, firefighters conducted a test fire and determined that conditions are clear to allow
#ForsytheIIPrescribedBurn
ignitions to continue as planned. Smoke may be visible.
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Due to the forecast of continuing dry, warm conditions and recent wildfires, the Clear Creek, Boulder and Canyon Lakes ranger districts are enacting Stage 1 fire restrictions effective at noon Friday, April 22.
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Several nest platforms were damaged during the
#EastTroublesomeFire
and needed to be reconstructed with the help of volunteers,
@COParksWildlife
and Mountain Parks Electric. One platform already has a nesting osprey pair! Happy to share this great success story!
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Firefighters and helicopter working hard at the
#SwitzerlandFire
west of Boulder. Photo courtesy of BCSO.
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In 2019, firefighters on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests have burned over 7,000 slash piles in an effort to reduce hazardous fuels! Burning will continue throughout the winter as conditions allow.
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Even with recent snow,
@smokey_bear
has his eyes out for smoldering campfires! Learn more at .
#FirePreventionWeek
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As we look back on 2020, we can't thank all the firefighters and other emergency personnel who supported our many wildfires this year. It was a hard season and their willingness to support from near and far was deeply appreciated.
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Video of
#SeamanFire
from this morning's flyover by Colorado's Multi-Mission Aircraft
@COWildfireInfo
@LarimerOEM
@LarimerSheriff
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The Pawnee National Grassland is a beautiful sight when touched by frost!
#ItsAllYours
#NationalGrassland
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Let's escape the heat of summer with this
#ThrowbackThursday
photo of Berthoud Pass from 1938. Check out those cars!
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Thanks to a former volunteer for sharing this beautiful sunrise photo over Shadow Mountain Lake this morning!
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Did you go out looking for fall colors this weekend? These pics were captured Thursday on our Clear Creek Ranger District. We'd love to see your photos!
#FallColor2022
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It's
#NationalForestWeek
and we want to showcase just how awesome the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests are! This photo is from our Clear Creek Ranger District.
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Forsythe II Prescribed Burn Update for SUNDAY, MAY 19: Fire crews have completed a test fire and verified that conditions are good for ignitions today for the Forsythe II Prescribed burn area. Smoke may be visible in the Gross Reservoir area as well as along the Front Range.
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As part of the wildland fire community we share our condolences with the family and friends of the pilot who lost his life last night on the
#KrugerRockFire
. We stand together with our County partners as they work through this tragic event.
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Afternoon update:
#CalWoodFire
is 9,978 acres. Most of the smoke seen in the Boulder area is not from the
#CalWoodFire
or the
#LefthandCanyonFire
but fires further to the west in Colorado. In this photo the large amount of smoke is from the
#EastTroublesomeFire
.
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This small fire near Monarch Lake has been 100% contained. Nice work crew!
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We've approved
@LovelandSkiArea
's proposal to provide guided snowcat tours in Dry Gulch. There's growing demand across Colo. for guided backcountry terrain access. Guided tours help ensure quality experiences for those new to area or backcountry skiing...
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#devilsthumbfire
update- Fire containment increased to 30% yesterday. Fire size 95 acres. There is one Type II crew, two Hotshot crews, one engine, and two helicopters working the fire. Today firefighters will focus on monitoring and completing handline already in place.
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#devilsthumbfire
update- Containment has increased to 30%, and fire is still 95 acres. Photo of firefighters watching helicopter depart newly created helicopter landing zone. Closure still in effect.
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#EastTroublesomeFire
est. at 7800+ acres now and has shifted a bit to the north. It has not crossed Colo. 125 and remains in the Troublesome area near Elk Mountain, Ethel Creek. Smoke column visible from long distances
@GrandCountyOEM
@GrandCoSheriff
@FS_MBRTB
@BLM_CO
@CPW_NW
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On
#VolunteerRecognitionDay
we just want to say a huge thank you to the many volunteers who support the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland. We are so lucky to have each of you!
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We have to give a shout out to our favorite bear
@smokey_bear
for
#NationalTeddyBearDay
and thank him for all he does!
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We are responding to a half acre wildfire near Miller Rock in Boulder County. Fire is in a remote and rugged location. A Type 3 helicopter and ground resources are en route. Spread potential is moderate and there are no homes in the immediate area.
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Firefighters are taking full advantage of snow conditions across the Forest to burn piles to remove fuels from the landscape! These photos are from Yankee Hill on our Clear Creek Ranger District this week.
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Update: Fire has not grown significantly in past hour. Crews have hose around perimeter. Only immediate threat is to power poles. Wind continues to present challenge.
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The
#EastTroublesomeFire
is 125,602 acres. Find information on Inciweb at or on Facebook at .
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Firefighters are on scene at a small fire north of Twin Sisters peak near 302.1 road off 68J. Full containment expected w/in the hour. Smoke is visible.
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Are you doing your part to help
@smokey_bear
and our firefighters by being safe with fire this summer?
#OnlyYou
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Forest Service Chief Moore today announced $131 million to begin work on the USDA Forest Service’s 10-year wildfire strategy across 10 landscapes in the West. &
@forestservice
@PSICC_NF
@USDA
@usfsarp
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No matter the decade, visiting your National Forests and Grasslands is always in style!
#ThrowbackThursday
#
#ItsAllYours
#MakeMemories
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This guy's wondering if his cousin saw a shadow today! No groundhogs here, but we've got marmots!
#HappyGroundhogDay
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Thanks
@COParksWildlife
for supporting our fire closures. Please respect all forest closures for your safety and in support of firefighting efforts.
Jones Pass, on the Clear Creek & Grand County borderline. Wildlife officers issued citations to people unlawfully driving into the
#WilliamsForkFire
closure area. We remind the public that fire closures are in place to protect the public.
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Great
#hikerchat
today about winter adventures. Here's a pretty
#ForestFriday
pic to enjoy!
@TETONsports
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#WilliamsForkFire
now est. 6,000 acres. Forest closure orders in effect west of Winter Park and Fraser, incl. Vasquez Creek, St. Louis Creek; Church Park. Incident Command working closely with
@GrandCoSheriff
@GrandCountyOEM
on an evac plan for Fraser.
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Winter is officially here and fire crews plan to take advantage of snow on the ground to continue burning slash piles across the forest. Slash pile burning could start as soon as Jan. 5 & continue through spring. Here are some places on the list for 2021:
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Firefighters from the U.S. Forest Service, Timberline Fire and Nederland Fire responded to the 1/10 acre
#SuperviewFire
this morning south of Nederland in the West Magnolia area of the Roosevelt National Forest. The fire is 100% contained and firefighters are mopping up.
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#DevilsThumbFire
is 37% contained. This 81-acre fire started from a lightning strike, has been burning in rugged terrain since July 4th.
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The Monarch fire is 100% contained!!! Woot woot firefighters. Mop up continues. Please stay out of area until operations are complete.
@GrandCountyOEM
@GrandCoSheriff
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#devilsthumbfire
update- Fire crews made good progress today, increasing containment to 25%. Cause of the fire has been determined to be lightning. Fire size remains at 95 acres. The public is asked to continue to avoid areas near the fire for public and firefighter safety.
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#SeamanFire
this morning from Gateway Park. Greyrock and Hewlett trails closed due to fire. Last mapped at 168 acres. Red Flag Warning today.
@LarimerOEM
@poudrefire
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Change is coming! From timed-entry passes at to food-storage orders and day-use only, outdoor enthusiasts need to ‘Know Before You Go’
#CareforColorado
#RecreateResponsibly
#KnowBeforeYouGo
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On Sept 25, 13 volunteers with Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado repaired over 1/2 mile of an aging wildlife visual impairment barrier designed to keep prairie dogs from migrating from federal to private land. They replaced broken posts & restrung portions of a barbed wire fence.
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As you start to make plans for future recreational outings, expect to find a changed landscape, with the potential for both long- and short-term closures, as well as potential hazards. Check our website for the latest.
#KnowBeforeYouGo
#FireRecovery
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Our Boulder Ranger District is another beautiful place to celebrate during
#NationalForestWeek
!
#ForestFriday
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Check out this great
#ThrowbackThursday
from 1942 of a tractor powered sled at Loveland Basin. Ski attire has changed a bit since then!
#tbt
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So glad we were able to spread the word on fire prevention with
@smokey_bear
at
#BiketoWork
day!
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#SoulShineFire
experienced no growth overnight, and better mapping reduces the size to 13 acres. Incident command will focus on building line around the remainder of fire before precipitation intensifies this afternoon.
@LarimerSheriff
@LarimerOEM
@COStateFire
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USFS working on 1/2 ac fie at Gross Res. Burned upslope in understory to west until it hit 2003 Winiger Ridge Prescribed Burn and stopped. Low spread potential.Estimated full containment at 1700.
@CCCFD
@townofned
@BldrCOSheriff
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Incident is being called
#MooseFire
. Better mapping has it at under an acre. No further updates expected tonight.
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In celebration of
#WorldWildlifeDay
, here are a couple critters that call the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland home!
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#WilliamsForkFire
on Arapaho National Forest in Grand County now estimated at 250 acres, growing east toward Church Park. Remote area, intensive beetle kill. Air support along with firefighters from multiple cooperating agencies on scene. Henderson Mill in the immediate area.
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Yay for snow!!! More areas of
@usfsarp
to reopen Tuesday. Forest remains in fire ban with closures around wildfire areas.
@CPW_NE
@RockyNPS
@BLM_CO
@ClearCreekSO
@GilpinSheriff
@BoulderCountyOS
@BldrCOSheriff
@JeffcoOpenSpace
@LarimerSheriff
@COTREXapp
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The fire safe way to enjoy fireworks tonight is this view of the National Mall. Happy Independence Day!
#July4th
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We had to share a
#WildflowerWednesday
post from the Pawnee National Grassland for
#NationalGrasslandsWeek
!
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Staff from the National Interagency Fire Center provided the 2022 Fire Year Outlook to state, local and federal elected officials, and fire personnel in
#Colorado
today during the Joint Operational Fire Briefing.
@USDA
@Interior
@NIFC_Fire
#FireYear2022
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Forest Service staff, other federal, local and state leaders, water providers and partners joined in a round table discussion hosted by Senator Bennet in
#Boulder
County about fire recovery and infrastructure funding.
@forestservice
@Interior
@USDA
@bouldercounty
@bouldercolorado
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#DevilsThumbFire
crews installed sprinklers along the western flank of the fire due to the heavy concentration of dead and down timber. The water will assist the crews by minimizing risk to firefighters and preventing fire spread across the containment lines.
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