Wildland fire on Evans Ranch Rd in Evergreen

Evergreen Fire Rescue has responded to a report of a wildland fire in the 39000 block of Evans Ranch Rd. Visible flames, small column of smoke.

Caused by a lightning strike, about 15 x 15' in size, wind is picking up. Additional personnel requested, and a hand crew is coming from the state. Firefighters have to hike into the fire.

Update on fire: 20 x 40' in size, small flames burning pine needles mostly, fire is "skunking."

skunking: fire burning with a low flame and spreading slowly; also called creeping
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They are tracking an incoming storm that may have lightning and cause the firefighters to have to take shelter until it passes.

Firefighters hiking in approximately half a mile to get to the fire. Rocky terrain. 3 brush trucks, 5 people on the fire at this time, more in-bound. Estimate they will be there until at least 8:00pm.

Evergreen FireRescue @efr_co 40 seconds ago
@efr_co is on scene of a 20' x 20' wildfire in the State Wildlife Area near Evan's Ranch. 3 brush trucks and 5 firefighters on scene with a tactical tender standing by. Fire was caused by a lightning strike. Spread potential minimal. Forest Service is also in route to assist.

From Evergreen Fire Rescue 2 hours ago:

Here are some great photos from the small fire 20x20’ wildland fire yesterday in Evans Ranch area. Cause was a lightning strike. 5 Firefighters hiked in 1/2 mile with water packs, chain saws and tools. Fire was 100% contained pretty quickly. Remember - if you see smoke or flames please call 911. The sooner EFR gets to it, the sooner we can try to put it out!

Additional photos at www.facebook.com/EVERGREENFIRERESCUE/posts/1651431278300264