Trail Springs Fire (2023) near Pagosa Springs, Colorado - Current Incident Information and Wildfire Map

37% contained

Fire Status

OUT

Last Updated

9 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: 10 months 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