colorado springs fire 2013

As of June 20, 2013, the fire was 100 percent contained, 14,280 acres (22.31 sq mi; 57.8 km2) were burned, at least 509 homes were said to be destroyed, and two people had died. Many have been allowed back in their homes, while others are still being kept. Governor John Hickenlooper addressed Emergency Managers at the command post on June 12. A wildfire burns in the Black Forest near Colorado Springs on June 11. El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa stated that at least 360 homes had been lost and 15,000 acres had burned as of the June 13 morning briefing. The assessor's office came up with its totals after on-site inspections of 2,400 parcels. The fire eventually grew to 14,280 acres (5,780 ha; 22.31 sq mi), and was fully contained by June 20. A treeless lot sells for about 30 percent less than one with pristine trees, and buyers will pay about 15 percent less for a lot with damaged trees. [citation needed]. Smoke from the West Fork Fire surrounds drivers on Colorado 149 near South Fork, Colo. Thursday, June 20, 2013. It burned 2,009 acres (813 ha; 3.139 sq mi) acres, and was 90% contained by July 27. The fire was caused by a lightning strike and was contained at 653 acres on June 24. [12], On July 20, a lightning strike 20 miles (32 km) northwest of Meeker sparked the East Tschuddi Fire in Rio Blanco County. [5] U.S. Northern Command assisted with fire fighting efforts. Read: Study warns of continued wildfires in western U.S. Gallery: Wildfire photographer Kari Greer goes inside the inferno, 473 structures have been destroyed by the Black Forest Fire in central Colorado, An official estimates 30% containment of the over 15,000-acre fire, up from 5%, A heavy burst of rain helps those fighting the blaze near Colorado Springs, At least 20 structures are burned in the Royal Gorge Fire southwest of Colorado Springs. Already the most destructive fire in Colorado history,[12] the fire remained at zero containment throughout the day with weather forecasts showing no natural relief in sight. Those elements and tactical moves left Rich Harvey, the head of the federal incident management team tackling the blaze, optimistic that crews had turned the corner: They'd gone from being on the defensive to the offensive, Harvey said early Friday evening, estimating 30% containment at that point. As of June 20, the investigation into the cause and timeline of events continued.[8][9]. Burn Ban still in effect for Colorado Springs. [6], Record setting heat in the region, and a Red Flag Warning from the National Weather Service set the stage for an explosive fire situation. She and her husband Erik are among roughly 38,000 people -- from about 13,000 homes over a 93,000-acre area -- who have been impacted by the Black Forest Fire. [19], At 7:30 p.m. June 16, the Sheriff's office released new data on the number of homes affected: 3,633 unaffected, 483 total loss, and 17 with partial damage. Maketa announced on Friday morning that 19 more homes burned, totaling 379[13] and in the evening, his office further updated this number to 419. It burned 390 acres (160 ha; 0.61 sq mi) and was 100% contained by August 16. Lynd Fitzgerald sprays fire retardant around a house in Colorado Springs on June 11. Last summer's Waldo Canyon Fire burned down about 350 homes and 18,000 acres. They can start, and spread, quickly -- with no regard to what's in their path. Some 800 personnel are attacking the blaze, and doing it in sweltering heat: Temperatures climbed to around 90 degrees Friday. In the afternoon hours of June 12, the fire exploded in size driven by dry winds, jumping fire lines and spreading out to the east, north, and west. John Hickenlooper was certainly upbeat, after heavy rains doused him Friday as he was walking through a "burn area.". Despite the noted progress on that fire, that ride isn't over. The fire grew fast through pine beetle-killed trees, and threatened the town of South Fork only 0.5-mile (0.80 km) away. No homes were threatened by the fire. It burned 390 acres (160 ha; 0.61 sq mi) and was 100% contained by August 16. An orange sky highlights a fire on Thursday, June 13, that has been burning since June 11 near Colorado Springs. [11] The National Weather Service predicted a third day of hot, dry, windy weather for the fire area, especially in late afternoon. 10/20/20. The fire burned 1,851 acres (749 ha; 2.892 sq mi) acres and was 90% contained as of July 27. And thankfully, the man standing his ground is a firefighter -- and he isn't alone, one of hundreds doing what they can to combat and control the Black Forest Fire that had already singed more than 15,000 acres as of Friday. Dressed in yellow, he stands a foot off the deck of a Colorado Springs home, and a few feet from the woods. "It's not even enough rain to stop it," said Mielke, a retired firefighter. On June 13, the Denver Post reported, 457 firefighters were working the fireline, including agencies around the fire, the Colorado Air National Guard, and select personnel from fire suppression teams on Fort Carson and the nearby United States Air Force Academy. Andrew Dunlap and his father, Dave Dunlap, watch as a wildfire burns behind their house in Colorado Springs on June 11. Eleven structures were destroyed, and the fire was contained at 13,572 acres (5,492 ha; 21.206 sq mi) by July 4. [7] The initial 9-1-1 call came from Gregg Cawlfield, reporting a small structure fire. "We got our tails kicked for a couple days, yesterday we saw it as a draw, and ... today we delivered some blows," Maketa said. As of June 20, 2013, the fire was 100 percent contained, 14,280 acres (22.31 sq mi; 57.8 km ) were burned, at least 509 homes were said to be destroyed, and two people had died. Motorists stop along Interquest Parkway in Colorado Springs on June 11 to watch the advance of a wildfire burning in the Black Forest. The fire burned 1,067 acres (432 ha; 1.667 sq mi) and was fully contained on June 23. The Black Forest Fire was a forest fire that began near Highway 83 and Shoup Road in Black Forest, Colorado around 1:00 p.m. on June 11, 2013. [13], Also northwest of Meeker, in Moffat County, the Citadel Fire was caused by a lightning strike on July 21. County spokesman Dave Rose told CNN it appeared to be the most destructive in the history of Colorado. After a few strategic sprays of water and fire retardant, and a periodic white-out, the scene. Behind the Springs: COS Burn Ban. In terms of total property lost and damaged, El Paso County spokesman Dave Rose told CNN earlier this week that it appeared to be the most destructive in state history. The wildfire has been blamed for two deaths. During June and July, record high temperatures and dry conditions fueled the fires all across the state. 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Schad Dohl watches a wall of fire as it rages through the Black Forest near Colorado Springs on Wednesday, June 12. They were next to a car with its doors open. [21][22], In an interview at noon Thursday, which was announced to be the last press conference for the Black Forest fire with 100 percent containment expected by that night, Sheriff Maketa announced that while area residents were allowed to reenter their property as of that morning, the area would not be opened to the general public until Saturday. [7][8], The East Peak Fire began near the East Spanish Peak, 10 miles (16 km) southwest of Walsenburg, in Huerfano County. One of the CH-47D aircraft "Patches", was involved in the effort on every day. In the summer of 2013, there were several major wildfires in Colorado in the United States. [20], As of 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 20, the Sheriff's office allowed residents to return to most of the burn area, though a small area including Darr Circle, Falcon Drive, Peregrine Way and the adjacent section of Shoup Road continued to be closed to residents and the public due to an ongoing crime scene investigation. The Black Forest Fire isn't the only fire affecting Colorado. [18] The firefighting costs had reached $5.2 million. Firefighters experienced additional frustrations with intrusions of road closures on Highway 83, Walker Road, and Evans Road, according to scanner traffic observed by The Gazette. [14] At 8:00 p.m., more areas that were on mandatory evacuation were changed to pre-evacuation status to allow residents in those areas to return home. Most destructive fire in Colorado history, Family lost nearly everything in wildfire, documented above in a Colorado Springs Fire Department video. Yet he, Harvey and citizens affected by the fire -- like Dale Mielke, who singed his mustache and eyebrows while saving his home but not those of his neighbors -- also stressed that the spurt of heavy rain doesn't mean the fight is over. [5], The same day as the Royal Gorge Fire, a fire was sparked near Shoup Road and Darr Drive in Black Forest. 07/02/20. 10/16/20. [11], The Wild Rose fire was caused by lightning, 21 miles south of Rangley on June 19.

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