Snyder Creek Fire II

Thanks for the updates, this one is a little close to home.

Firefighters fight wildfire near Kenosha Pass; more than 250 acres burned
Posted 8:37 pm, April 12, 2015, by Web Staff

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.

Updates from USFS Pike & San Isabel after 8am briefing:
USFS_Pike&San Isabel @PSICC_NF · 14 minutes ago

Fire managers expect full containment of the Snyder Creek 2 fire by 6pm tonight. #SnyderCk2 #COfire



USFS_Pike&San Isabel @PSICC_NF · 18 minutes ago

The public can expect to see smoke in the area and are asked to stay out of the area for firefighter and public safety. #SnyderCk2 #COfire



USFS_Pike&San Isabel @PSICC_NF · 20 minutes ago

The fire is burning in the same area as the 2011 Snyder Creek fire. Mapping will be done today to obtain more accurate acreage. #SnyderCk2



USFS_Pike&San Isabel @PSICC_NF · 23 minutes ago

#SnyderCk2 fire is still 250 acres with 10% containment. The 40 firefighters on scene will be constructing fire line & moping up hotspots

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.

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

Celebrate! Good going firefighters! Many thanks!

Update from Park County: parkco.us/DocumentCenter/View/1751

. 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!