Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management battles the Spring Creek Fire
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Parachute, Colo. – The Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire (UCR Fire) Management Unit and Grand Valley Fire Protection District (GVFPD) are in unified command to battle the Spring Creek Fire, five miles southwest of Parachute.
On June 24, the GVFPD was called to a brush fire around 2 pm, near Spring Creek. Initial responding firefighters found active fire running and spotting in rugged pinyon-juniper and grassy terrain. Crews from Debeque Fire Protection District, Colorado River Fire Rescue, Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection District, Lower Valley Fire Department, Garfield County Sheriff’s Office and the UCR Fire Management Unit responded as mutual aid to assist with firefighting efforts.
“This is a great example of cooperators coming together to support the community,” stated Incident Commander, Chris Jackson. “Crews are working diligently to protect resources and contain this blaze.”
The Spring Creek Fire is approximately 201 acres with moderate fire behavior. Air and ground resources will expand on the great progress made overnight to try and contain the fire within the current footprint. No structures are immediately threatened, and no injuries have been reported. The cause is unknown and under investigation at this time.
Spring Creek Road and High Mesa Road are open to local traffic only, and please use caution in the area while there is an increase in fire personnel. The Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit Facebook page will continue to provide updates as new information is available.
As a reminder, the large amount of winter moisture creates a large amount of springtime growth on our landscape. As those fuels dry out, they become quick-burning fuel loads that can result in active fire behavior and potential. Please be Firewise during Fire Year 2023.
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