Grass Fire off of CR 64 in Payne Gulch area

From Platte Canyon Fire PIO: URGENT:
Happy Top now under Mandatory Evacuation

From Platte Canyon Fire:
It's not too late if you're not already signed up please do so asap with your local code red.
Please remember to sign up ALL numbers in your household including your children and you might want to consider work numbers as well.

For Park county residents
Community Notification Enrollment
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#64-A Fire update

Current fire size per #CDFPC MMA is 12 acres

Evacuation shelter has been set up at the Shawnee VFW
57 Co Rd 64, Bailey, CO 80421

Please see #USFS_PikeSanIsabel for additional information

Jeffco Sheriff @jeffcosheriffco 29m
Final Jeffco update re #64AlfaFire: Payne Gulch Rd & Happy Top Trl mandatory evacuation remains. Forest service land fire is 11 acres. Shawnee VFW shelter is closed. Pre-evac of Brookside and Payne Gulch Trlhd remain. Future updates: parkco.us or call 719-836-4200.

From Platte Canyon Fire 1min ago:
#64-A Fire update
Evacuation shelter update:
We've been unofficially informed that the Shawnee VFW/Community Center is closed and not operating as a evacuee shelter.
We're waiting for additional official information.

Edit to update 8:54pm: If you're an evacuee from the #64Afire area and need overnight shelter please contact the local Red Cross @ 3039192923 for a hotel voucher.

Current fire size per #CDFPC MMA is 12 acres

Please see #USFS_PikeSanIsabel for additional information

Platte Canyon Fire Protection District
5 mins ago
64A Fire Update

Per Chief Burgett;
There were no significant changes with the fire since last night. However it did burn actively throughout the night, the fire has stayed within the containment lines.

Update 10:07am from Park County on the 64A Fire:
Mandatory evacuations for Payne Gulch Rd and Happy Top Trail residents remain in effect, pre-evacuations for Brookside and Payne Gulch Trailhead remain in effect. The Shawnee Community Center is closed, those needing shelter should contact the Salvation Army at 719-838-0140. Please continue to monitor 719-836-4200 for updates.

Update: 2:30 pm, 9/16

The 64A Fire is at 50% containment. Fire cause is being investigated. A type 1 and one type 3 helicopter was released from the incident today. The Type 1 helicopter will be preposition at the Monument

Time Reported: 9/15/19 at 11:16 am
Size: 12 acres
Location: Park County, South Platte Ranger District, County Road 64, SW of Bailey, CO.
Jurisdiction: USFS, CO.
Resources: Forest Service Resources, Local Fire Departments. Type 3 Helicopter
Containment: 50 %
Controlled:
Structures Threatened: in Payne Gulch
Evacuation: Payne Gulch Road residents /
pre evacuationfor Happy Top to Glen Isle
Closures:
Cause: Unknown, under investigation
Fuels: Conifer Duff and litter and grass, some logging slash

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Edit to add from Platte Canyon Fire:
64A Fire
Update per #pcfpd Chief Burgett who is assigned to the fire...

The immediate threat to the Payne Gulch subdivision and surrounding area has diminished.

Fire size remains at 12 acres

Fire is currently 50% contained.

***Evacuation Order***
WILL remain in place until firefighters have hose line in place along with 100% containment.

(We apologize at this time we do not have official information if a evacuation shelter has been set up, please contact Red Cross)

As long as there are no set backs...100% containment is projected & expected to be completed by end of shift tomorrow.

Smoke will be visible from the fire today.

Thank you for your support

#ourcommunityrocks
#ourmountainareafirefightersrock
#mutualautoaidfirefightersrocktoo

Photos taken yesterday by #pcfpd executives
assistant #AndreaBlack Thank you Andrea!

64A is a #USFS_PikeSanIsabel managed incident please refer to their sites for additional information

Update: 6:55 pm, 9/16
At the end of day shift operations the 64A Fire is still at 50 % containment. Fire operations plan for tomorrow will start with putting in a hose lay to hold the fire in place during the predicted 20 to 30 mph wind event from a approaching cold front.

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PSICC Update: 8:00 am, 9/17

Fire operations plan is still a go for the day, will start with putting in a hose lay to hold the fire in place during the predicted 20 to 30 mph wind event from a approaching cold front. No change in size or containment.
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Per Park County: evacuations will remain in effect until 100% containment is reached.