Wildfire Incident Information
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This fire is no longer active
100% contained
Fire Status
CONTAINED
Last Updated
1 year, 3 months ago
Fire Start
Saturday, June 24, 2023 9:27 AM MDT
Incident #
2023-NWCG-313220
Dispatch Notes
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Primary Fire Agency

National Wildfire Coordinating Group

Current Weather

Fire Growth Potential

Fire Weather Forecast

Incident Overview

Inciweb information was updated: 1 year, 3 months ago

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. 

 

Basic Incident Details

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

Current Situation

Size
16 Acres
Containment
100%
Fuels Involved

Heavily timbered with Spruce, Fir and Aspen stands.