Snyder Creek Wildfire, Lost Park Area

Per Pueblo WildCAD:

05/08/2011 10:28 PSF-561
P2F3KT (0212) Snyder Creek Wildfire FS 550, Park County est.100ac.

Vicinity Map

Smoke inhalation call at trailhead of Colorado Trail, male bicyclist

Per Fire Hotlist Forum:
2 T4 Engines (E10-1 and E11-1) and BC 10 on scene; Capt 9-1, BC 9, Div 9 and are responding. Tanker 880 (SEAT) has been committed out of JeffCo.

Per 9News:

County Road 56 is closed.

Per Park County:

Snyder Creek Fire Near Kenosha Pass - Sunday, May 8, 2011

May 8th, 2011 - PRESS RELEASE

The Snyder Creek Fire is located of off Park County Rd 56 3.5 miles in on Forest service land. Unified command has been established between the USFS Service, Jefferson Como Fire, North West Fire, Platte Canyon Fire and the Sheriffs Office. Currently all agencies are actively involved in fighting the fire. Air assets as well as additional hand crews have been requested from the Forest Service. Several drops have been made. At this time the approximate size is 100 acres moving in an eastwardly direction. The winds are variable.

All campers, hikers and mountain bikers have been evacuated from the area. Several homes located on Kenosha Pass have also been evacuated by law enforcement. There are 7 structures in the area – NONE are in immediate danger.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation – this press release is a combined effort with USFS Battalion Chief Jerry Thompson and the Park County Sheriffs office – for further information call Undersheriff Monte Gore 719-839-1181

Source

Per InciWeb :

The Snyder Creek Fire is located in Park County, Colorado. Currently the fire is running and crowning in the sub-alpine fuels. It is estimated that this fire is at 100 acres in size.

The cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation. U.S. Forest Service Officials are on site, and are managing the fire based on perimeter control and suppression. A Type 3 Team has been ordered for this incident, and 2 Hotshot Crews (San Juan & Loan Peak) are also on site. The Pike Hotshots will arrive tomorrow morning. There is also a Type 1 Helitanker on site for aerial suppression.

This fire is located approximately 3 miles south of Kenosha Pass. Residents are asked to be aware of heavy fire traffic in the area.

Per Pueblo WildCAD:

est.130 - 140ac. IQCS: 00000195864

Per INciWeb:

INCIDENT UPDATED 58 MIN. AGO
Incident Overview

Pueblo, Colo., May 9, 2011 - The Snyder Creek Fire is located in Park County, Colorado. Currently, the fire burning in sub-alpine fuels. It is estimated that this fire is at 120 acres in size.

The cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation. U.S. Forest Service Officials are on site, and are managing the fire based on perimeter control and suppression. A Type 3 Incident Management team is managing the fire. There are currently 3 Hotshot Crews and several Engines on scene working to contain the fire. The fire is currently experiencing high winds with gusts up to 30 mph.

This fire is located approximately 3 miles south of Kenosha Pass. Residents are asked to be aware of heavy fire traffic in the area.

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 85
Size 120 acres
Percent Contained 20%
Fuels Involved

Bristle Cone Pine, Spruce Fir, Aspen, and Grass
Fire Behavior

Fire in burning in the interior with occasional torching
Outlook
Planned Actions

Crews are constructing fireline.

Per InciWeb:

INCIDENT UPDATED 18 MIN. AGO
Incident Overview

Pueblo, Colo., May 9, 2011 -The Snyder Creek Fire is located in Park County, Colorado. Currently, the fire burning in sub-alpine fuels. It is estimated that this fire is at 120 acres in size.

The cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation. U.S. Forest Service Officials are on site, and are managing the fire based on perimeter control and suppression. A Type 3 Incident Management team is managing the fire. There are currently 3 Hotshot Crews and several Engines on scene working to contain the fire. The fire is currently experiencing high winds with gusts up to 30 mph.
The high winds have caused Hazard trees to begin falling in the burned area and onto the Colorado Trail. Fire Managers are asking the public to stay off of the Colorado Trail in area of the fire due to the high risk of injury by falling trees.

This fire is located approximately 3 miles south of Kenosha Pass. Residents are asked to be aware of heavy fire traffic in the area.

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 85
Size 200 acres
Percent Contained 40%
Fuels Involved

Bristle Cone Pine, Spruce Fir, Aspen, and Grass
Fire Behavior

Fire in burning in the interior with occasional torching

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.