West Ranch Fire in Littleton

There's a new fire at C470 and Ken Caryl. Per James Richardson, crews are staging at Inter-Canyon Fire Station 4.

View from Lakewood:


Photo by My Mountain Town

Per WestMetroFire 2m:
There is a 4 to 5 acre wildfire in the foothills west of Ken Caryl Valley. Crews with West Metro and @ICFPD are looking for best access to the fire. At this time, no stuctures are threatened. Updates will follow.

Per cosmiccowboy55: Elk Creek Fire has been requested for mutual aid for this fire, they are to report to ICFPD Station 4 for staging.

Per residents of S Turkey Creek, a pre-evacuation notice has been sent to them.

Crews have a found a good access point at the north side of the fire to bring in apparatus.

ICFPD @ICFPD 4m
The #westranchfire now estimated at 6 acres. Over 30 firefighters and 20 apparatus now working the fire

The #westranchfire is creeping through brush pushed by erratic winds at 10-15 mph


Edit to add from ICFPD @ICFPD 4:43pm
Firefighters are hiking into the #westranchfire through steep terrain

Hand crews are making good progress working up from the trail at the heel of the fire toward the top. Terrain has scrub oak.

ICFPD @ICFPD 1m
Media briefing @ICFPD station one, 7939 South Turkey Creek Road

Over 30 firefighters working #westranchfire. Firefighter safety in cold conditions, rocky terrain and darkness is primary concern.

Firefighters are working on establishing fire line but darkness increases risk

Photos by ICFPD

Edit to add: ICFPD @ICFPD 1m
Night brings new hazards to Wildland firefighters. Fire activity is dropping with dropping temperatures

ICFPD @ICFPD 6m
Crews will monitor the #westranchfire overnight and continue containment on Monday

Photo by ICFPD

Firefighters from @ICFPD will monitor the #westranchfire overnight but no suppression is planned due to darkness, cold and terrain. Active work on the fire will resume Monday morning

Photos by ICFPD

ICFPD @ICFPD 9m
Morning briefing for firefighters on the #westranchfire. A very chilly morning as operations start. Crews will work on containment and fuels within the perimeter of the fire. Safety is primary focus.