Fire in Lost Park

DENVER (AP) - Fire officials say a wildfire burning near Kenosha Pass is 40 percent contained.

The fire is burning on 200 acres in the Pike National Forest and isn't threatening any homes.

Air support was grounded Monday by gusts up to 40 mph but calmer weather is expected Tuesday. There's also a chance of precipitation.

The U.S. Forest Service is warning hikers to stay off the Colorado Trail near the fire. That's because some burned trees have been toppling due to the strong winds.

http://www.9news.com/news/story.aspx?storyid=197780

Let's hope that the rain comes in as expected.

I saw where it is 303 acres and 40% contained.

thanks 2wlady. that makes more sense as the smoke i saw drifting up yesterday was further east than where it originated.

the flume says it is 303 acres and 40% contained. the flume says they got the info from inciweb.org but when i looked it didn't appear to be updated.

Snow falling in South Park. Should be easier to put out hotspots with a pile of snow.

Per InciWeb:

INCIDENT UPDATED 2 MIN. AGO
Date: Tuesday, May 10, 2011

The Snyder Fire started on Sunday 5/8 and is approximately 242 acres. The fire is burning in Park County, 3 miles south east of Kenosha Pass Overlook on the Pike National Forest, approximately 19 miles North of Fairplay, CO. There are 3 hotshot crews and 2 engines assigned to fire.

Currently, the fire is receiving moisture and experiencing moderated fire behavior inside the fire interior.

The high winds have caused burned trees to start falling in the interior of the fire. Fire Mangers are asking the public to be cautious using the Colorado Trail near the fire due to the high risk of injury by falling trees.



Basic Information
Incident Type Wildfire
Cause Under Investigation
Date of Origin Sunday May 08th, 2011 approx. 10:30 AM
Location 3 Miles SE of Kenosha Pass
Incident Commander Eric Zanotto

Current Situation
Total Personnel 78
Size 242 acres
Percent Contained 50%
Fuels Involved Bristle Cone Pine, Spruce Fir, Aspen, and Grass

Fire Behavior heavy fuels smoking

Significant Events fire is receiving moisture, several inches of snow


Outlook
Planned Actions Crews have fireline construction to complete, secure fire edge and mop-up trouble spots.

http://parkco.us/civicalerts.aspx?AID=50

Update on Snyder Creek Fire - Thursday May 12, 2011


Snyder Creek Fire
Pike National Forest, South Park Ranger District

Contact: Fire Information
South Park RD
719-836-2031

Date: 7:00 am Thursday, May 12, 2011
Summary of Snyder Creek Fire

A wildfire in Park County 3 miles south east of Kenosha Pass Overlook on the Pike National Forest, approximately 19 miles North of Fairplay, CO. is being patrolled today because of snow.

This afternoon the fire will transition from a Type 3 incident to a Type 4 incident. Two hot shot crews have been released. Type 3 Team will be released later today. There are 27 firefighters still assigned to the incident.

Size-up Information:
The fire is 242 acres.
100% Contained

Cause: Being Investigated

Kind of Fuels: Bristlecone Pine / Spruce Fir / Aspen and grass

Jurisdiction: USFS

Cooperating Agencies: Park County

Management Strategies:
• Strengthen fireline perimeter to secure fire edge, mop-up trouble spots

Resources Committed:
• 1 ground/administrative support
• Two Engines
• One 20 person Type I Hot Shot Crew
• Pueblo Interagency Dispatch Center

Remarks: Public should be cautious of hazard trees falling over and near the Colorado trail and fire vehicles on the roadways close to the fire. The public may see smoke until the fire is declared out. The precipitation received will help in the containment and control of the fire.