#SunsetFire - wildland fire at Sunset Point, E of Buffalo Creek, S of Roxborough

Wildland fire, approx 13 Miles SW of Castle Rock, CO,
Location: Jefferson County, South Platte RD, Sunset Point. Latitude/Longitude Location: 39 20.778, -105 5.382.
Cause Unknown.
Size: 0.75ac
Resources On Scene.

Rough map approximation of location by our search, not exact coordinates from USFS

ICFPD 5min
The #sunsetfire is visible from many of the southern and eastern areas of @icfpd. @PSICC_NF is on scene. If you see smoke or flames, call 911 and we will respond.

Fire Activity 12:55 pm, 5/19

Sunset Fire

Time Reported: 5/19/20 at 12:55 pm

Size: .75 acres
Location: Jefferson County, South Platte Ranger District, Approx 13 miles SW of Castle Rock, CO.
Jurisdiction: USFS
Resources: Forest Service engines, Pike Hotshot crew, one Type 3 Helicopter
Containment:0%
Controlled:
Structures Threatened: N\A
Evacuation: N\A
Closures: none
Cause: Human
Fuels: Ponderosa Pine

Map of location:

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USFS_Pike&San Isabel @PSICC_NF
Update for #Sunsetfire is now the size is 1.1 acres, most fire suppression resources have been released, one Type 6 engine will be on the incident until 10:00 pm and the fire will be staffed tomorrow.
psiccfireinfo.blogspot.com/2020/05/fire-...etfire.html?spref=tw

Fire Activity 12:55 pm, 5/19

Sunset Fire

Time Reported: 5/19/20 at 12:55 pm

Size: 1.1 acres
Location: Douglas County, South Platte Ranger District, Approx 13 miles SW of Castle Rock, CO.
Jurisdiction: USFS
Resources: Forest Service engines, Pike Hotshot crew, one Type 3 Helicopter
Containment:100% at 12:24 pm 2/20
Controlled:
Structures Threatened: N\A
Evacuation: N\A
Closures: none
Cause: Human
Fuels: Ponderosa Pine

Update: 1:30 pm 5/20

Fire is now 100% contained for a total of 1.1 acres, firefighters will continue to improve fireline and mop up hot spots.

USFS_Pike&San Isabel @PSICC_NF 24m
Sunset Fire is now being called controlled at 12:44 pm, 5/21 for a total of 1.1 acres, firefighters will continue to mop up hot spots. #SouthPlatteRD psiccfireinfo.blogspot.com/2020/05/fire-...etfire.html?spref=tw