PSICC Update 8/26/2020, 1:30 pm: The #Thorpefire_CO remains at 75% contained. The area received 1/4 inch of rain last night. There is a small unburned area within the interior of the fire perimeter that fire officials would like to burn in the next few days. It will help to secure the perimeter. Due to the rain, firefighters are assessing the best time to burn to allow for the greatest amount of clean-up of dead and downed trees. The public may see increased smoke when this occurs, but Forest Service officials will inform the public before burning commences. Resources on scene today include a 20 person crew, a 10 person crew, 3 engines, and a Module.
Park County Alerts
LATEST UPDATE:
August 27, 2020 3:16 PM
The Thorpe fire is approximately 159 acres and 75% contained. All evacuations status have been lifted, residents may return home. Please be aware the fire is contained, but the National Forrest Service will be spot burning in the burn area to prevent further incidents from this fire, so smoke may be visible from the area for weeks ahead.
Update 8/29/2020, 8:00 am: The fire was called 100% contained yesterday afternoon. Today a Type 5 Incident Command team will take over. This will include 2 engines, 1 tactical tender, and one 4 person Module. The fire received light precipitation yesterday.
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Even though the #Thorpefire_CO is fully contained, dozer line rehab and patrolling is still occurring. As the holiday weekend approaches, we ask people to stay out of the immediate fire area and to watch for fire traffic.
PSICC Update 9/02/2020, 3:30 pm: There is a change involving road closures on the #Thorpefire_CO. Forest Service road 230(FS rd 230) will be open to FS Rd. 227.1A and FS Rd 227 will be open to FS Rd 227.1A. FS Rd. 227 is a spur road off Road 44. Public will be able to do a loop using FS Rd. 227.1A from FS Roads 230 and 227. Public will not be able to drive west past the intersection of FS Rd. 230 and 227.1A or 227 and 227.1A. Firefighters are still staffing the fire so be on the look out for Fire equipment while in the area.
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