Vegetation Fire - Meyer Fire

Parmalee Fire is now out.

All Hwy 285 fires will be handled under the same CR (Crime Report)
Arson investigators have been requested at the Parmalee Fire Scene

Air drops have now begun.

Evacuations remain in place.
Animals are being evacuated at this time.

Elk Creek is requesting additional crews for tomorrow to assist with mop of the Meyer Ranch Fire.

Fire is at 40 acres and 20% contained with crews staying overnight.

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last updates from 850koa are that 80 homes are evacuated. Nothing new from Jefferson County Sheriffs blog.

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http://twitter.com/AnimalEVAC

Per twitter. Animal evac on standby for the Meyer Ranch Fire in Conifer.

41 minutes ago.

Meyer Ranch Fire Update

The evacuation order for homes in the Eagle Cliff and Hillview subdivisions has been lifted as of 3:00 PM Friday April 22, 2011. Residents of those areas are allowed to return to their homes as the risk of fire extension has declined due to the efforts of firefighters on scene. “The cooperation and assistance of residents of the area surrounding the fire has been excellent,” said Pete Igel, Fire Chief of Elk Creek Fire Rescue.

Today 60 firefighters and other personnel have worked to contain the fire. “The work of Elk Creek firefighters, the assistance of surrounding departments, the Type 2 hand crew from San Carlos, Arizona, and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has been instrumental in limiting the growth of the Meyer Ranch Fire. Thankfully we have had no injuries to citizens and firefighters and no damage to any structures,” Igel said Friday afternoon.

As of 3:00 PM the fire is 50% contained. The fire continues to burn through forest litter and grass, but with limited runs and growth. Full containment is expected at 8:00 PM Friday evening. No additional resources are needed for the Meyer Ranch Fire. The San Carlos hand crew will continue mop-up operations on Saturday.



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Date/Time Released: April 22, 2011 3:00 PM
Contact Person:
Jody Wagner
Elk Creek Fire Department
Meyer Ranch Fire
Public Information Officer
303-668-9796 Mobile

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Sheriff's Office Opening Tipline for Meyer Ranch Fire

The Meyer Ranch fire appears to be one of several started along Highway 285 in the area of Meyer Ranch, Parmalee Gulch and Richmond Hill. Sheriff’s investigators are urging citizens to contact the tipline at 303-271-5612 to provide information regarding unusual activity or suspicious persons in the area between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 21. The area of concern is Highway 285 between Parmalee Gulch and Richmond Hill.

As of 8:11 PM, full containment of the Meyer Ranch Fire was achieved. Our hard-working fire crews relinquished their posts on the fire lines for the evening, and Jefferson County Sheriff is monitoring the perimeter overnight. Elk Creek Fire, Jefferson County Type 6, and the San Carlos hand crew will debrief tomorrow at 7:30 am, and an additional press release will follow.
Posted by jeffcosheriff at 10:45 PM

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