Fire near the Historic Platte River (Lower North Fork Fire)

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26 Mar 2012 14:53 #1 by MountainScannerTeam

Fire near the Historic Platte River (Lower North Fork Fire) was created by MountainScannerTeam

A controlled burn now out of control is up to 5 acres. Authorities asking for crews from North Fork. Fire is near the Historic Platte River Hotel 6 mi east of Foxton.

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26 Mar 2012 14:55 #2 by MountainTownAlerts

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Fire is growing rapidly now with evacs likely.

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26 Mar 2012 15:09 #3 by MountainScannerTeam

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(Single Engine Air Tanker) has been ordered but due to winds may not be able to fly.

No evacuations at this time, per Jacki Kelley, Jeffco PIO.

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26 Mar 2012 15:25 - 31 Dec 2019 14:25 #4 by MountainScannerTeam

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26 Mar 2012 15:27 #5 by MountainTownAlerts

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Jacki Kelley from Jeffco reporting this was a controlled burn from last week that re-ignited.

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26 Mar 2012 15:54 #6 by MountainScannerTeam

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Scanner Monitor: Hearing reports that parts of Foxton road have been or going to be closed.

Evacuations possible shortly. Jeffco fire named "Lower North Fork Fire"

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