Fire Activity 5.27.2019
300 Fire
Update 4:25: Crews continuing to build fire line with firefighters being supported by engines. Fire is moderately active
Time Reported: 5/27/2019 2:00 pm
Size: 3 acres
Location: Rampart Range Rd, Approximately 2 miles NE of Woodland Park
Jurisdiction: USFS
Resources: Engines from USFS and NE Teller County
Containment: 0%
Controlled:
Structures Threatened: No
Evacuation: N/A
Closures: None
Cause: Human Caused, Campfire
Fuels: Grass and Ponderosa Pine
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USFS_Pike&San Isabel @PSICC_NF 12 seconds ago
Rampart Range Road will be closed in the area around the #300Fire while firefighters work along the road.
USFS_Pike&San Isabel @PSICC_NF s51 seconds ago
The #300Fire is currently 7 acres with 10% containment. Crews will continue to work to improve fire lines.
USFS_Pike&San Isabel @PSICC_NF 32 minutes ago
#300Fire update, Rampart Range Road is back open. Please use caution in the area as firefighters and equipment are still working along Rampart Range Rd
Update 8:15 am, 5/28/2019: Crews report that the 300 fire is looking good this morning. Crews will continue to patrol and reinforce the fire line as well as mopping up hot spots near the fires edge. Fire status remains 10% contained and 7 acres in size. PIO will be on scene at 9:45 am for interviews and a fire line visit to discuss the cause of the fire. Ensure you are wearing appropriate footwear and bring personal protective equipment if you have it (nomex yellow shirt, nomex pants, hard hat).
From PSICC_NF:
300 Fire
Update 10:30 am, 5/29/2019: The fire received some moisture yesterday and overnight. The fire is looking good but the smoke coming from the interior of the fire will continue to be visible as the heavier fuels such as dead logs, branches and pine needles continue to burn. Firefighters are allowing the fuels in the interior of the fire (away from the fire line) to burn off in order to make the area safer in the future. If the ground fuels are removed now, a wildfire in the area in the future will be less intensity. Firefighters will continue to monitor and patrol the fire lines today. Fire remains at 7 acres and 25% containment.
300 Fire Update 4:30 pm. 5/29/2019: Light moisture has fallen on the fire in the form of rain and snow on and off today. Containment has increased to 50% as firefighters continue to monitor and patrol the fire lines. Some smoke in the interior of the fire will still be visible at times. Fire size is still 7 acres.
Update 11:30 am 5/30/2019: The 300 fire continued to receive moisture overnight. Crews will continue monitoring and patrolling the fire. Fires containment has been increased to 75%. Fire is still 7 acres.