Fires across Colorado

[hollohas]

Lots of hunters won't be happy.

[.455_Hunter]

Lots of hunters won't be happy.

Two of the three main spots I like to hunt have already burned or are burning now.

[GilpinGuy]

Two of the three main spots I like to hunt have already burned or are burning now.

My deer hunting area is a long way off from the fires. Refunds coming or do the peasants just suck it like usual?

[Mtneer]

Storm rolling in this weekend should quiet things down and end the closures; just one more day of concern. The briefing tonight was superb, lots of information. A huge improvement over previous major events here, or elsewhere in CONUS.

[Hummer]

My deer hunting area is a long way off from the fires. Refunds coming or do the peasants just suck it like usual?

Refunds are available for closed areas but must be applied for a day before season begins.

I have a buck tag for 3rd season in area 20 but I doubt the Forest Service will end the forest closure by then.

[GilpinGuy]

Refunds are available for closed areas but must be applied for a day before season begins.

I have a buck tag for 3rd season in area 20 but I doubt the Forest Service will end the forest closure by then.

Good to know. I got 2nd season buck in 38. I don't see them opening anything in 6 days. Damn.

[Ah Pook]

Update 10/21/2020
We apologize for not getting an update out sooner. Our crews have been busy.

First, We are not out of the woods yet. We have a red flag warning from Noon today until 0800 tomorrow. This is for high winds and low humidity. Let us all be vigilant for the next few days.

If you think you see something, say something (stolen from TSA). If you think you see smoke or are just not sure, call 911. But, please provide your contact number and wait for us to arrive. That way you can point out exactly what you are seeing. Please, do not call station or members cell phones. It just slows everything down.

Nederland has 1 type 6 engine (Brush truck) out on the Callwood/lefthand fire. We are rotating crews and engine bosses. WE still have adequate resources available to our own district and there is no reduction in service. We will continue to keep this engine on this fire until it is no longer needed. We are working with crews and engines from WA, PA, NC, OR, TX and all over the US. Being a local resource, we bring added value and local knowledge to the table.

Yesterday, our engine was in Lyons protecting a subdivision (Lyons Park) there. Fire activity down there was pretty minimal. The expected wind even did not materialize. The day was spent re-enforcing lines and working on improving structure protection. We do not have any new information on the Lefthand fire by Ward other than Indian Peaks fire recruited its own handcrew and put in some good line protecting the town. Those men and women are doing a great job.

One of the key items that can get overlooked in fires like these is our local people. Not just Nederland Firefighters, but other locals. The incident commander is also a patroller at Eldora. Actually several Eldora ski patrollers are out there. The cook at crosscut is out there. Gilpin County residents are running animal evacuation. Nederland Police have been assisting. Ward residents are making lunches. In short, we all know each other. Mountain area friends and neighbors put aside their regular jobs and come together to go after this fire and support crews. When we meet to brief for tactics, we already know most of the players. It is an immense help.

We truly appreciate the outpouring of offers from local businesses and restaurants. Someday, not today, we will take you up on those offers.

Lets get through the next 48 hours

[XJ]

Headed towards Longmont this afternoon

[brutal]

Good to know. I got 2nd season buck in 38. I don't see them opening anything in 6 days. Damn.

Mandatory evac for Grand Lake. Hwy 34 both lanes southbound...

Our 2nd rifle Deer is a bust.

Guess I will get a refund after all. Received an email from CPW yesterday.

[.455_Hunter]

The Grand County scanner was sobering this evening.