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

Jeffco Sheriff @jeffcosheriffco 3m
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Jeffco Sheriff @jeffcosheriffco 35m
#PlatteRiverFire Update: The fire has grown to 30 acres with 0% containment. Multiple Fire agencies are assisting. 2 square miles in the area of S Foxton Rd and W Platte River Rd has been evacuated. 25 homes have been contacted. Those who have been evacuated need to check in at the Evac center at Conifer High School, but do not have to stay there. The evacuation goes out to the Douglas County line

From @corkyg24: photos and video

You can see the fire being circled by aircraft on Flight Radar 24
www.flightradar24.com/multiview/28021aa4


Here's the map from PSICC of the approximate location

IREA 1min
IREA has disconnected service for 24 customers at the request of fire agencies as they work to contain the #PlatteRiverFire. We will continue to work with first responders as needed

@PSICC_NF 1min
Firefighters will be staffing fire all night. Air craft are off the fire for the night & will reengage in the morning. #PlatteRiverFire started on Pvt land then burned onto the USFS Land. Type 1 helicopter order canceled.

Jeffco Sheriff @jeffcosheriffco 1hr
Last #PlatterRiverFire update tonight unless significant change: Fire is at 31 acres, located south side of Platte River Rd, 3 miles E of Foxton Rd. Spot fires on north side of road are contained. 2 engines will remain overnight. No structures lost or threatened now.

Evacuation center at Conifer High School will remain open overnight. Evacuated residents are encouraged to check in there but do not need to remain on site.

Fire is on south side of river; all spot fires that were on north sides are contained.

Jeffco Sheriff @jeffcosheriffco 15min
#PlatteRiverFire update. The fire was last at 31.9 acres. Today crews will be working toward mop up while their main goal is the safety of all structures. All fire updates will come from @PSICC_NF Once it is determined to be safe enough the evacuations will be lifted.

Platte River Road continues to be closed from Foxton Road to the Dougco line

PSICC Update 6/11/2021 @8:00 am:

There currently are 70 firefighters on scene this morning. Due to the steep terrain and bug kill on the south side of the South Platte River they are evaluating the risks to firefighter safety and will develop a plan accordingly. Air resources will be active throughout the day. There currently remains no containment.

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MAD Hippies Life @MAM_Hippies 1hr
Not what we were expecting on the CT yesterday! Amazing fast and aggressive response by all teams on the ground and air. #PlatteRiverFire @MyMountainTown @MattMakens @jeffcosheriffco @NorthForkFire @PSICC_NF

It is going to be a "bear" of a fire season....GIVE THANKS that we have such a great group of dedicated
selfless fighters....running INTO the fire,instead of away. PLEASE stay to insure your
campfire is OUT,no embers to re ignite.....no cigs just thrown out the window or thrown on the ground...
most of Colorado is in severe drought,IF u have company coming into visits,please remind them of
the drought. ....a sincere thank you.

Jeffco Sheriff @jeffcosheriffco 1h
Update: The evacuation center at Conifer High School has closed as no one evacuated has reported in. If you have been evacuated and need anything please call our dispatch at 303-271-0211.

PSICC Update 6/11/2021 @ 11:00 am:

There was an intrusion by a fixed wing aircraft in the air space above the #PlatteRiverFire last night about 8:00 pm. All aircraft should see and avoid wildland fire smoke. This also goes for drones. When the airspace over a wildland fire is compromised by either aircraft or drone firefighting by air must be shut down safety reasons.