Wildfire Incident Report

Prepared: Friday, November 8, 2024 6:48:31 AM MST

Wildfire Incident Report


Fire, Weather & Avalanche Center
La Grande, OR, USA
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Incident #
2023-COGFX-230097
FWAC Incident ID
11883859
Incident Name
Spring Creek Fire
Last Updated
Thursday, January 25, 2024 2:16 PM MST
(10 months ago)
Fire Reported
Saturday, June 24, 2023 7:27 AM MDT
(1 year, 4 months ago)
State
Colorado
Incident Type
Wildfire
Location
4.3 miles SW of Battlement Mesa, CO
Responsible Agency
County/Local
Responsible Fire Unit
Garfield County
Fuels
Grass and PJ
Notes
Contain: 09/05/2023 13:00 | Control: 12/13/2023 10:00 | Out: 12/13/2023 12:00
Current Weather

Fire Growth Potential
Fire Weather Forecast
Incident Overview

The Spring Creek Fire was reported at approximately 3:44 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023. It is located on the Uncompahgre National Forest approximately 15 miles southwest of Montrose, Colorado. As of September 18, 2023, the Spring Creek Fire was 16 acres and 100% contained.

The following trail closures were lifted at 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023: National Forest System Road (NFSR) #535 – Paradox road, NFSR #402.9A – Spring Creek Trailhead road, National Forest System Trail (NFST) #116 – Spring Creek Trail (from Dented Door to Paradox), NFST #126 – Paradox Trail and NFST #114.1B – East Fork of Dry Creek Trail

Firefighting resources remain in the area to monitor conditions. If you are recreating in the area of the Spring Creek Fire, please be aware of firefighting personnel and practice caution on roads and trails. 

 

Last Updated
Mon, Sep 18, 2023 12:49 PM UTC
Incident Type
Wildfire
Cause
Unknown, under investigation
Fire Discovered
Sun, Sep 10, 2023 3:44 PM UTC
Location
Approximately 15 miles southwest of Montrose, Colorado.
Incident Commander
USFS
Incident Description
East of Divide road, North of Spring Creek Canyon. The fire is approximately 15 miles southwest of Montrose, Colorado.
Coordinates
38.296416666667, -108.06369444444
Size
16 Acres
Containment
100%
Fuels Involved

Heavily timbered with Spruce, Fir and Aspen stands.

Incident Map

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