Update to the Park County Alert:
Latest Update:
May 10, 2018 4:51 PM
This is an emergency notification to advise residents within one mile of the intersection at Camp Creek Road and Park County Road 43. Residents are encouraged to remove livestock and pets out of the area, and to prepare for a full evacuation. Evacuations are voluntary, but residents are encouraged to leave if concerned.
There are reports of someone flying a drone in the area of the fire which is causing the USFS to ground the helicopter. Whomever is flying a drone needs to stop right now - they will ground all aircraft fighting this fire if drones are in the air.
Ground crews are heading into the fire and the helicopter was brought back after the drone was grounded. Thank you to whomever was flying it for getting it down quickly.
This newest post on the PSICC Blog says 8:15pm, but we believe this is a typo and it should be 8:15am. That said, copying and pasting as it was posted:
Update: 8:15 pm, May 11, 2018 #ShootRangeFire
Closure order in effect for the Harris Park Shooting Area
One .08 acre spot fire was reported yesterday
Fire is burning in dead and down timber, with some torching yesterday
Numerous snags in the area
Expecting thunderstorms after noon, with gusty winds
Shooting Range Fire update.
Crews are just completing handline around the fire at this time.
Size remains 15 acres.
Minimal fire activity at this time.
Fire area closure in place.
Crews are still working hot spots within the fire perimeter.
Cause still under investigation.
The National Weather Service has issued a RED FLAG WARNING for areas of Park County.
All of Park County is under a BURN BAN due to the RED FLAG WARNING.
