By Shannon Lukens.

Smoke blowing into the Yampa Valley could be from the Spring Creek Fire. It’s burning near Parachute, growing to over 3,000 acres on Monday.

The Oak Creek Fire Rescue Wildland Team says on their Facebook page that they are sending a Type 3 engine and two Type 6 engines with 13 crew members to help with the Spring Creek Fire. Oak Creek is part of the Mountain Area Mutual Aid group.

Follow updates on the fire on the Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit Facebook page.

Garfield County residents are being asked to sign up for the Emergency Notification System at https://garco911.com/

 

Routt County Emergency Notifications www.RouttCountyAlerts.com 

 

Sign up in Moffat County through the Sheriff’s Office website at Crimewatch.net or look for the Office of Emergency Management on the Moffat County Government page.

• Link: https://member.everbridge.net/819965091381281/login
• Or this link: https://moffatcounty.colorado.gov/government/departments/office-of-emergency-management

 

Here is how to check the air quality from PurpleAir.com 

 

Press release send from the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office and the White River National Forest; June 27, 2023.

 

Spring Creek Fire

 

Parachute, Colo. – The Spring Creek Fire rapidly grew to over 3,000 acres yesterday when fire activity was magnified by the alignment of topography, fuels, and wind.

 

With similar conditions forecast for today, firefighters expect another day of active fire behavior.  A considerable number of resources have been ordered, including a Complex Incident Management team.  Currently 8 crews, 25 engines, air resources including helicopters and retardant delivery aircraft, and more than 300 personnel are working the fire.  Additional resources will continue to arrive.

 

Life and safety are the number one priority, followed closely by protecting critical infrastructure. Structure protection resources are available if needed.

 

Spring Creek Road and High Mesa Road are open to local traffic only.  With the incoming resources, there will be an increase in fire personnel on the roadway.  Please avoid the area if possible and drive with caution.

 

Residents are encouraged to register with Garfield County Sherriff’s emergency notification system at: Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority » (garco911.com). All evacuation orders will be conducted through the Sheriff’s office.  Call 970-981-3401 for current evacuation information.

 

The Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit Facebook page will continue to provide updates as new information is available.

 

The Spring Creek Fire is producing smoke that may affect air quality in your community. Check garfield-county.com/air-quality or fire.airnow.gov for air quality updates.

 

We will be providing updates as more information becomes available.

 

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