Fire near Holmes Gulch

The fire has grown to three acres and is now classified as being in Jefferson County, per U.S. Forest Service.

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By Sal Christ
Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 7:15 pm (Updated: June 5, 7:23 pm)

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Second time out today to check on the fire at the end of Holmes Gulch. They have two helicopters making water drops and I love watching these guys. Fire is laying down now and not a lot of smoke. Sure they will pull the helicopters as soon as it gets dark and keep a crew out there. The helicopters may or may be back tomorrow. Honestly I really love watching these guys work, they are amazing!

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From Platte Canyon Fire Protection District:

Holmes Gulch Fire update; crews on scene report fire /hand line completed around "3/4" of the fire as well as wet line progression up to "half " way around fire.

www.facebook.com/Platte-Canyon-Fire-Prot...ict-217608044988988/

Edit to add, posted 2 min ago by PCFPD:
Holmes Gulch Fire update: fire size reported to be 3.5 acres, no additional information.

From Park County at 9:14pm:
Residents are allowed to return to their homes Those with respiratory issues may want to delay their return. The fire will be monitored by units on scene throughout the night. Smoke and flames will be visible throughout the night.
parkco.us/AlertCenter.aspx?AID=Wildfire-at-Holmes-Gulch-Way-28

From Platte Canyon Fire Protection District 10 min ago:
Holmes Gulch Fire update: additional fire line in place. Some crews to remain on scene overnight. Fire is in Jefferson County and is being turned over to Elk Creek Fire Dept. to assume command. Additional updates to follow in am.

Curt Rogers @nffpd1 1 minute ago
North Fork Fire/Rescue on the #HolmesGulchFire today with @PCWFM @ElkCreekFire @PSICC_NF

Per Sal Christ @ 8 hrs ago

UPDATE: Per @ElkCreekFire, lightning is believed to have started the #HolmesGulchFire. Will have more information Wednesday morning. Crews remain on scene and will there throughout tonight and tomorrow

Command has been turned over to Elk Creek Fire.

Holmes Gulch Fire Update:

The fire is contained and controlled as of 4:00 PM yesterday. The fire was started by lightning on June 5th at approx 4:00 PM. The fire is located approx. 4 miles east of Bailey, CO.

Firefighters from Elk Creek Fire, Platte Canyon Fire Protection District, Northfork Fire Department, US Forest Service Fire Fighters from Pike National Forest and Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control responded to assist Elk Creek with the fire.

The fire was held to 3.5 acres with assistance from 2 helicopters and the hard work of all agencies that responded.