Wildfire Incident Report

Prepared: Monday, September 16, 2024 2:03:23 PM MDT

Wildfire Incident Report


Fire, Weather & Avalanche Center
La Grande, OR, USA
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Incident #
2023-COSJF-001184
FWAC Incident ID
61978198
Incident Name
Trail Springs Fire
Last Updated
Monday, December 18, 2023 10:02 AM MST
(9 months ago)
Fire Reported
Thursday, October 19, 2023 7:11 AM MDT
(11 months ago)
State
Colorado
Incident Type
Wildfire
Location
8.9 miles WNW of Pagosa Springs, CO
Responsible Agency
US Forest Service
Responsible Fire Unit
San Juan National Forest
Fuels
Timber, Mixed Con
Notes
SO#: 67; IQCS#: 697715 | Contain: 11/27/2023 10:10
Current Weather

Fire Growth Potential
Fire Weather Forecast
Incident Overview

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.

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
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 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 Contact
Durango Interagency Dispatch Center | Durango, CO
Phone: 970-385-1324
Website: https://sites.google.com/firenet.gov/durangointeragencydispatch
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