Wildfire Incident Information
Terrain
Satellite
OSM
This fire is no longer active
37% contained
Fire Status
OUT
Last Updated
11 months ago
Fire Start
Thursday, October 19, 2023 7:11 AM MDT
Incident #
2023-COSJF-001184
Fuels
Timber, Mixed Con
Dispatch Notes
SO#: 67; IQCS#: 697715 | Contain: 11/27/2023 10:10
Primary Fire Agency

US Forest Service — San Juan National Forest

Current Weather

Fire Growth Potential

Fire Weather Forecast

Incident Overview

Inciweb information was updated: 1 year ago

The Trail Springs Fire is located on the San Juan National Forest, west of Pagosa Springs. The lightning-caused wildfire is in steep, thickly-forested terrain above West Devil Creek, about three miles northwest of Chris Mountain.The San Juan National Forest Type 3 team is now managing this and the Mill Creek 2 fires. Fire managers have used tactics that protect values while developing fire control lines with the best probability of success. An area closure is in effect and the East Monument Road is closed at its intersection with Turkey Springs Road. See a map and full details under the closures tab of this website.

Basic Incident Details

Last Updated
Mon, Nov 6, 2023 12:11 PM UTC
Incident Type
Wildfire
Cause
Lightning
Fire Discovered
Thu, Oct 19, 2023 2:00 PM UTC
Location
12 miles Northwest of Pagosa Springs CO
Incident Commander
Scott Bovey, US Forest Service IMT3
Incident Description
Wildfire
Coordinates
37.300486833333, -107.246363

Current Situation

Total Personnel
112
Size
1,269 Acres
Containment
37%
Fuels Involved

Timber (litter and understory)

Significant Events

Minimal fire behavior with creeping, smoldering, and backing observed.

Planned Outlook

Planned Actions
Continue to hold existing line. Suppression forces will patrol and mop up where needed.
Projected Incident Activity
There is some potential for new ignitions due to forest users in the area. The weather is warm, dry and breezy, which may lead to an increase in fire behavior.

Dispatch Center Contact

Durango Interagency Dispatch Center (CODRC)

Durango, CO

970-385-1324

https://sites.google.com/firenet.gov/durangointeragencydispatch