Reported Fire at Harris Park GR

[SuperiorDG]

Crews are responding to a wildland fire at the Harris Park Gun Range. Unknown size.

Just heard through Facebook post.

[SuperiorDG]

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[SuperiorDG]

As being reported by those in the area. "Looking at it right now from across the valley. I can see flames about the level of the trees. They need to catch this fast."

[SuperiorDG]

Being reported over scanner that it is the shooting range.

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[Bailey Guns]

Toned for additional personnel. Level 2 evac within 1/2 mile, Level 3 evac within 1 mile. Elk Creek Elementary is evac point. (all from www.pinecam.com)

[CapLock]

I've never started a fire shooting but I suppose I'll start packing a fire extinguisher when I shoot in the mountains.

[BPTactical]

I've never started a fire shooting but I suppose I'll start packing a fire extinguisher when I shoot in the mountains.

A shovel, McCloud and or Pulaski will be much more effective on a brush fire.

[CapLock]

I don't want to know how shitty the feeling is of burning down someone's home.

[waffles]

This is awful. I shoot in the mountains at one of the generally agreed upon spots and have not run into this issue yet (knock on wood), but fuck me if I'm not super paranoid about it happening. Hopefully they get it under control ASAP before it does any more damage.

[CoGirl303]

with the lack of moisture this winter, we are sure to see a lot of this, this summer. [emoji20]

People need to be vigilant and extra careful when shooting up in the mountains.

Really hope they get this under control before it becomes a raging inferno like what happened in Creede back in 2013.


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[.455_Hunter]

Regardless of fire conditions, you can be sure that Bubba and Cleetus will always head to the hills with an ample supply of tracers, steel cores, bi-metal jackets and tannerite.

[hurley842002]

Regardless of fire conditions, you can be sure that Bubba and Cleetus will always head to the hills with an ample supply of tracers, steel cores, bi-metal jackets and tannerite.Along with old furniture and tube televisions for targets.

[KLR650]

Swatting flames with small Regen trees or branches is surprisingly effective.

[MrAK]

^^ keeping a shovel / Pulaski axe on hand is always good practice too

[DenverGP]

^^ keeping a shovel / Pulaski axe on hand is always good practice too

I am going to go buy a pulaski axe... not that I really need one, don't shoot out in the wild much, but it seems like something every real man should own.

[Martinjmpr]

I am going to go buy a pulaski axe... not that I really need one, don't shoot out in the wild much, but it seems like something every real man should own.

I've found a Pulaski to be very handy both at home (chopping up roots on big trees) as well as when camping (use it to split logs for campfires.)

[StagLefty]

Huh !!! I thought Pulaski was the Polish guy down the street [Beer]

[Gman]

Huh !!! I thought Pulaski was the Polish guy down the street [Beer]
Back in the day, he may have been the Polish guy down the street. His name was Ed (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_Pulaski). A Polish guy that invented a heckuva tool (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pulaski_(tool)).

[BPTactical]

Huh !!! I thought Pulaski was the Polish guy down the street [Beer]

Considering you were around to utilize stone tools.......
Your first gun was an Atlatl.

[StagLefty]

Considering you were around to utilize stone tools.......
Your first gun was an Atlatl.

Atlatl-15 mister !!!

[SuperiorDG]

Another fire there today. It was small and is contained now, but damn.

[Gman]

A shovel, McCloud and or Pulaski will be much more effective on a brush fire.

Truth spoken from wisdom.

[RblDiver]

Huh !!! I thought Pulaski was the Polish guy down the street [Beer]

"Pulowski, nuclear protection on a budget!"

[glenncal1]

Anyone know if they have closed the area, was gonna go up for my annual trip tomorrow.

[disciple1977]

If you were planning on shooting it's banned. Even on private property. http://parkco.us/DocumentCenter/View/4822/2018-06-28-Fire-Ban-Update

[jslo]

I read exception #3 would allow target shooting, as it's a designated area authorized by the sheriff for target shooting. But I could be wrong.

[disciple1977]

Sheriff has been handing out $1000 tickets to anyone shooting anything other than plain lead so I doubt they would make exceptions.

[glenncal1]

Went there yesterday, was told by a Sheriff no shooting. Even though the Sheriffs were shooting there. It was OK took a trip over Guanella pass and had a beer at Georgetown

[Ridge]

"Pulowski, nuclear protection on a budget!"

This is what comes to mind for me when I read Pulaski.

[GilpinGuy]

Went there yesterday, was told by a Sheriff no shooting. Even though the Sheriffs were shooting there. It was OK took a trip over Guanella pass and had a beer at Georgetown

Sheriffs bullets are a magical cold alloy. Only peasant bullets start fires.

[Vic Tory]

From the El Paso County Sheriff's Office, June 29, 2018:

We would like to wish every citizen in El Paso County a safe and happy Fourth of July. Hopefully this holiday will pass without any serious injuries or incidents tainting its enjoyment. Since fireworks are traditionally a major part of our Independence Day celebrations, we would like to remind our community that Stage II Fire Restrictions are in effect for all the unincorporated areas of El Paso County. The Stage II Fire Restrictions prohibit the following:

1. Campfires
2. The sale or use of fireworks
3. Outdoor smoking except within an enclosed vehicle or building.
4. Public prescribed burning/burn permits.
5. Outdoor cooking and/or fires on private property. ** Propane/gas grills on private property are allowed.

All fireworks are prohibited in the incorporated cities to include Colorado Springs, Monument, Fountain, Manitou Springs, and all of Teller County.

Please be cautious when celebrating as you enjoy this Fourth of July holiday.