#560Fire: Wildland Fire near Cheesman Reservoir/FS Rd 560

Elk Creek Fire is currently responding mutual aid with Engine 451 to North Fork Fire Rescue’s district for a wildland fire near Cheesman Reservoir/Forest Service Rd 560.

Additional resources are being requested, please avoid the area.

USFS Battalion 11 en route

Spot weather update:
winds will weaken and shift toward SW
conditions dry, Relative Humidity recovering 50%

Photos by Kara Lee of the fire

Scanner: Operations are normal, mapping fire at about 59 acres, 2 divisions set up. The fire is burning within the Hayman Fire burn scar.

Jeffco Sheriff 2min ago
There is a wildland fire in the area of Forrest Road 560 and Forrest Road 541. The fire is approximately 60 acres in size right now. No structures are in danger. No evacuations have been ordered. Fire fighters will work through the night and have air support starting tomorrow.

Thank you to Northfork Fire, US Forrest Service, Evergreen Fire, Elk Creek Fire, Genesee Fire, Inter Canyon Fire, Indian Hills Fire, Foothills Fire, and Platte Canyon Fire

Cause of fire was human accidental

Evergreen Fire/Rescue @efr_co 16m
EFR has a squad on the#560Fire. This is a good reminder that with the warmer/drier conditions it is very possible for a wildfire. PLEASE be extra careful as COVID precautions make it extra difficult for us to fight wildland fires.


North Fork Fire Rescue 38 mins
North Fork is on scene of a wildland fire on forest service rd 541 and 560. Estimated 60 acres, please avoid the area. Thank you all of the agencies that have responded mutual aid to assist. Watch for air support tomorrow.

@PSICC_NF 1 hr
Fire Activity 4.25.2020
560 Fire

Time Reported: 12:30
Size: 55 acres
Location: Off of the 560 road, Approximately 3 miles NW of Cheesman Reservoir
Jurisdiction: US Forest Service
Resources: Engines from US Forest Service and North Fork Fire, Law Enforcement from Jefferson County.
Containment: 0%
Structures Threatened: None
Evacuations: None
Closures: 560 road is closed in the area of the 560 fire.
Cause: Unknown
Hazards: Steep rugged terrain and dead standing and downed trees
Fuels: Grass, standing dead and downed dead
#560Fire

The 560 fire started approximately 12:30 this afternoon and is burning off of the 560 Rd. The fire is burning in the old Hayman burn scar through heavy standing dead and downed trees. These trees not only create a tripping hazard for firefighters but they also put firefighters at risk from falling trees. The fire is burning in very steep and rugged terrain. Engines and overhead are on scene from US Forest Service and North Fork Fire Department. Smoke from this fire can be seen from the surrounding counties.

Map of incident location

psiccfireinfo.blogspot.com/2020/04/fire-...252020.html?spref=tw

PSICC_NF 1min
Crews will continue to build and strengthen firelines today on the #560Fire and a bulldozer will assist those crews building fireline where accessible. More Info: psiccfireinfo.blogspot.com/2020/04/fire-...20.html?spref=tw&m=1

Update 04/26/20, 8:45am
Size: 68 acres (change is due to better mapping)

The 560 fire's acreage change from 55 to 68 is due to better mapping of the fire. The fire did not grow overnight and remains at 68 acres. Crews will continue to build and strengthen firelines today and a bulldozer will build fireline where it is safe and accessible around the fire. Smoke will be visible from the fire today as the dead standing and downed trees continue to burn.

Resources: 2 engines and 1 bulldozer from US Forest Service, 2 engines and a water tender from cooperating agencies including North Fork Fire and Indian Hills Fire. Law Enforcement from Jefferson County. Total of 18 firefighters

Cause: Unknown, under investigation

From From Lake George Fire Protection District:
Yesterday Lake George Fire got called to a fire up the Matakut road. Although almost every volunteer showed up to search for and fight the fire, only 3 trucks went the distance to the fire scene. The remainder stayed behind in case Lake George's District would have any calls. This fire was not in Park County. Not even close. The fire was nearly 24 miles up the Matakut in Jefferson County near Cheeseman Reservoir. 2 trucks and 4 volunteers stayed and assisted until dusk. The fire was 59 acres in steep terrain. The lines held overnight and the USFS has command today. The fire was named The 560 Fire.


From Inter-Canyon Fire Protection District:
Firefighters from ICFPD responded as mutual aid support to the #560fire on Saturday. Additional firefighters, EMTs and paramedics remained in the district to respond to emergency calls. Thanks to our volunteers for their work during challenging times.

USFS_Pike&San Isabel @PSICC_NF 2hr
The #560Fire is now 60% contained. 23 firefighters on scene continuing to secure the firelines and mop up hotspots. The 560 road remains closed and we are asking the public to avoid the area.