Colorado’s wildfires continued to burn across the state, as fire crews increase containment.
Smoke from the fires, combined with particulates spewed from California’s fires, have significantly worsened air quality across Colorado.
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Pine Gulch
Updated as of 10:00 a.m.
The Pine Gulch fire grew slightly overnight Monday, and is now burning 134,999 acres, or 211 square miles, with 47% containment, fire officials said on Facebook.
Afternoon winds Monday brought fire activity east of Garfield County Road 267, moving up Corral Canyon and onto the ridge near Long Point, officials said.
Crews conducted successful burning operations Monday night near Colorado 139, and the containment line is holding well in the area, officials said.
On Tuesday, afternoon thunderstorms could bring lightning and 25 mile per hour winds, with a small chance of rain. The odds of some precipitation increase throughout the week, with higher relative humidity.
More than 900 people are fighting the fire, which sparked July 31 from lightning, and remains the second-largest wildfire in Colorado history.
Grizzly Creek
Updated as of 10:00 a.m.
The Grizzly Creek fire grew overnight Monday to 32,060 acres, 50 square miles, but fire crews were able to gain significant containment, fire officials said in a news release.
Containment jumped to 44% Tuesday morning from 33% the day before.
Officials urged caution for those driving through recently-reopened Interstate 70 near Glenwood Springs as fire crews are still using the highway to access the fire. Rest areas are closed, no stopping is allowed and there will likely be periodic closures due to mudslides or other events, officials said.
A flare-up Monday night temporarily closed the highway as helicopters used buckets to drop water.
Fire activity is expected to increase Tuesday due to higher temperatures, outflow winds and low moisture in fuels. Thunderstorms could bring lightning in the afternoon and evening.
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The Cameron Peak fire as seen burning in Larimer County.Cameron Peak
Updated as of 10:00 a.m.
The Cameron Peak fire increased slightly overnight Monday, and is now burning 21,017 acres, or 33 square miles, with 0% containment.
A westerly wind Monday pushed the fire into pockets of beetle-kill mixed conifer, a pattern which is expected to continue Tuesday, fire officials said.
The most active area of the wildfire Tuesday is expected to be the Comanche Wilderness on the southern edge, near Peterson Lake.
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Firefighter Ty Groth serves as a lookout for the Williams Fork fire at Jones Pass on Aug. 23, 2020. Lookouts relay radio traffic and monitor the fire’s behavior and movement.Williams Fork fire
Updated as of 10:00 a.m.
The Williams Fork fire grew slightly overnight Monday, and is now burning 11,266 acres, nearly 18 square miles, with 5% containment, fire officials said in a Tuesday morning Facebook post.
Fire crews on Monday successfully worked on containment along the Williams Fork River, with additional work necessary to achieve full containment in the area, officials said.
Firefighters also received help Monday from the Colorado National Guard, which used two helicopters to assist in fire suppression.
Monday’s weather proved moderate — with light rain and increased humidity — and the increased moisture is expected to continue through mid-week, with rain possible.
No evacuations have been ordered for Fraser Valley residents, and a large swatch of federal land west of Winter Park and Fraser remains closed.
Lewstone fire
Updated as of 10:00 a.m.
Fire crews on Monday gained significant traction on the Lewstone fire burning in Larimer County, increasing to 65% containment on the 165-acre fire by nightfall, the Larimer County Sheriff’s office said on Facebook.
Initial mandatory evacuations were downgraded Monday to voluntary.
Crews will continue “mop-up” operations Tuesday. No air resources are needed Tuesday, with state resources preparing to demobilize.
Thorpe fire
Updated as of 10:00 a.m.
Crew achieved 50% containment Monday night on the 159-acre fire in Park County, and mandatory evacuations were downgraded, fire officials said.
Campers off Park County Road 31 and nearby forest service roads remain in pre-evacuation status, officials said.
The cause of the wildfire, burning two miles southwest of Tarryall, is unknown.
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