Wildfire at Mount Falcon Park, Indian Hills

19 Jun 2021 16:15 #1 by MountainTownAlerts
Jeffco Sheriff 30min ago
We’re at Mt Falcon Park, command post for a small fire on the mountain. Fire is less than 1/2 acre in size. Cause is lightning strike. @IndianHillsFire and @FoothillsFire are on scene. Park is currently closed.
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19 Jun 2021 21:22 #2 by MountainTownAlerts
Jeffco Sheriff 6:50pm
Update: helicopter drops have saturated the 1 acre fire. Fire crews and @JeffcoOpenSpace rangers will continue to monitor, and smoke will likely still be seen tomorrow. This will be the final update unless there’s a change.

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20 Jun 2021 07:28 #3 by JeffcoOpenSpace
REOPEN: Mount Falcon Park has reopened following a fire caused by lightning strike. Thank you to @jeffcosheriffco @IndianHillsFire @FoothillsFire! #jeffcotrails

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20 Jun 2021 16:51 #4 by MountainTownAlerts
Jeffco Sheriff 18m ago
Yesterday’s fire at Mt Falcon has flared up. Helicopter will be doing water dumps again this afternoon. At this time the park is still open to the public.

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20 Jun 2021 17:00 #5 by ScienceChic
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20 Jun 2021 17:42 #6 by MountainTownAlerts
Jeffco Sheriff 24min ago
Update to Mt. Falcon flare-up: Fire has grown 1/4 acre since yesterday. Active flames right now. West Mt Falcon Park is closed to the public.

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20 Jun 2021 19:08 #7 by JeffcoOpenSpace
CLOSED: both trailheads at Mount Falcon Park are now closed until further notice for fire operations. #jeffcotrails

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21 Jun 2021 08:38 #8 by FredHayek
Hopefully rain today will help out the firefighters, because the rest of the week looks hot again.

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21 Jun 2021 22:15 #9 by MountainTownAlerts
Update from Indian Hills Fire Rescue 3 hrs ago

Update on the Mt Falcon fire. The fire is in a remote part of the park with difficult foot access. A crew from IHFR and Jeffco Open Space, CO Park Rangers hiked to the fire today, completed the control line, and mopped up remaining hot spots. IHFR personnel will be hiking back to the fire tomorrow to verify that it's out. Mt Falcon Park remains closed. Please check the Jeffco Open Space, CO page for updates on reopening.

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22 Jun 2021 09:41 #10 by JeffcoOpenSpace
REOPEN: Mount Falcon Park has reopened following a closure for fire operations. Thank you for your patience & remember no fires are allowed on JCOS lands - please be fire wise. Check other public lands for fire restrictions before you go. #jeffcotrails www.jeffco.us/1531/Alerts-Closures

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