The Snyder Creek 2 Fire, in the area about 19 miles north of Fairplay and three miles southeast of Kenosha Pass, was reported about 4:20 p.m. Sunday. It was 10 percent contained as of 9 p.m.
The forest service hopes for containment by 6 p.m. Monday.
Officials said the fire was caused by someone shooting a firearm.
Great news about the containment. Even though the winds are strong, it looks like only grass is being burnt. The trees have retained enough moisture to shrug it off.
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USFS_Pike&San Isabel @PSICC_NF · 3 minutes ago
#SynderCk2 Fire will be flown on a mapping training mission by the @COStateFire Multi Mission Aircraft for accurate acreage. #COFire
USFS_Pike&San Isabel @PSICC_NF · 8 minutes ago
The #SnyderCk2 is 100% contained, County resources are being released. Tuesday firefighters will work to obtain control. Thanks Park County.
USFS_Pike&San Isabel @PSICC_NF · 56 seconds ago
Crews will leave #SnyderCk2 fire at 6 pm and staff with 28 firefighters Tuesday. Will update Tuesday morning after briefing. #COFire
. Fire will be flown on a training mission by the Colorado Fire Prevention and Control Multi Mission Aircraft (MMA) tonight to get a more accurate acreage.
Containment: 100%
Cause: Human/Recreation Shooting
Jurisdiction: USFS
Cooperating Agencies: Park County
Management Strategies: plans for Tuesday
Do not subject firefighters to unsafe conditions
. Strengthen fire line and attain control.
Structures: None
Resources Committed: Tuesday planned for 28 personnel
· Overhead
· Three USFS Engines
· Park County Jefferson/Como Water Tender 67 (Released at 6 pm)
·Platte Canyon 10 person crew
(Released at 6 pm)
·Buena Vista JV Type II crew
·Pueblo Interagency Dispatch Center
·Remarks: Public should stay clear of the area
. Expect to see smoke from wildfire all day
. (#SnyderCk2) Follow: @PSICC_NF
Fingers crossed for a heavier Spring storm than predicted! It would be good for Mother Nature to soak down the forests!
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