#PlatteRiverFire: Wildland fire in Pine near Longview and Dome Rock

We were alerted that there is smoke visible from Hwy 285 looking toward Roxborough Park. There was a human-caused wildland fire reported at 2:41pm burning 5 mi NE of Buffalo Creek, size: 1.0 - 1.5 acre in USFS land. Incident # COPSF-621 P2 N2MD (0212)

Per meboreggo on Pinecam:
Small wildland fire along the river several fire depts on scene including USFS

Update 4 PM: Fire now @10 acres with some structures in the Longview and Dome Rock threatened. Air attack resources have been requested, burning on both sides of the river. Additional USFS and several mountian fire depts are enroute.

Jeffco Sheriff @jeffcosheriffco 19m
The Sheriff's Office responded to a wildfire in the area of the 17000 block of W Platte River Rd. @NorthForkFire and @ElkCreekFire are working on containing the fire. It is believed a downed power line may have started the fire. Updates will be posted when available.

USFS_Pike&San Isabel @PSICC_NF 11m
Fire suppression resources from USFS, N. Fork FD a Type 2 Helicopter, two Airtankers and 1 Air Attack are responding to the #PlatteRiverfire in Jefferson County, 4.25 mi NE of Buffalo Creek, CO. 2 mi E of Foxton, Co. , Ramona Gulch area.

From USFS - Pike & San Isabel National Forest (@PSICC)

Platte River Fire

Time Reported: 6/10/2121 at 2:57 pm,

Size: 1.5 acre
Location: Jefferson County, 4.25 mi NE of Buffalo Creek, CO. 2 mi E of Foxton, Co. , in Ramona Gulch
Jurisdiction: USFS,
Resources: USFS engine and one squad, Type 2 Helicopter, two Airtankers, one Air Attack and North Fork FD
Containment:
Controlled:
Structures Threatened: N\A
Evacuation: N\A
Closures: none
Cause: Unknown
Fuels:
#PlatteRiverFire

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Jeffcom911co @jeffcom911co 5m
North Fork Fire is working an active fire of 4-5 acres in the Dome Rock/Ramona Gulch area. You may see helicopters and air crews in the area. Residents between the hotel and Dome Rock are being evacuated.

Jeffco Sheriff @jeffcosheriffco 8s
Evacuees from the #PlatteRiverFire are asked to check in at Conifer High School.

Per Jeffco Open Space:
The North Fork Trail at Reynold Park is now closed until further notice due to fire operations.

South Metro Fire Rescue @SouthMetroPIO 13m
We are getting calls for the visible smoke column that is west of Roxborough. This is the #platteriverfire. There is not an active fire in our district currently. If you do see Fire flames, call 911.

DC Sheriff @dcsheriff 9m
For those in @douglascountyco near #PlatteRiverFire please follow @jeffcosheriffco for directions and updates

North Fork Fire Rescue
Just now
Crews are working a wildland fire on West Platte River Rd. between Longview and the South Platte Hotel. Mutual aid, US Forest Service and numerous air resources on scene.

Jeffcom911co @jeffcom911co 1m
Platte River fire update. Notification area for immediate
evacuation. Evacuation center is Conifer High School. Large animals can be brought to the Jefferson County Fairgrounds.

Per colopilot: three heavy air tankers are now on the fire.

PSICC Update 6/10/2021 @ 5:30pm

Two Handcrews and multiple overhead have been ordered for the #PlatteRiverFire. Fire size is now 20 acres.

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Jeffco Sheriff @jeffcosheriffco 16m
@ElkCreekFire and JCSO is putting together a public information team. For now, the best place for the latest information on #PlatteRiverFire is psiccfireinfo.blogspot.com/2021/06/fire-...102021.html?spref=tw

PSICC Update 6/10/2021 @ 6:20

Fire is now at 31 acres. Jefferson County ordered some evacuations. Evacuation center is at the Conifer High School. Large animals can be taken to the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. Type 1 Helicopter and two handcrews ordered.
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