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Waldo Canyon Fire Information

Updated

711:35 a.m. July 19

Incident Commander

Tom Barter

Estimated Size

18,247 acres

Number of personnel

25

Containment

100 percent

Fuels Involved

Brush, Mountain shrub, oak, grass, Pinon juniper, Ponderosa pine, Douglas fir, spruce, Limber pine

Significant Events

Suppression repair and reseeding of hand line and dozer line continues.

Planned Actions

Continue to support utility infra-structure repair and suppression repair. Monitor fire. Felling of potential hazard trees along key roads and designated recreation areas.

Growth Potential

Low

Terrain Difficulty

Moderate to Extreme

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Little Sand Fire Information

Source: inciweb.org, 10:42 a.m. July, 9

Cause

Lightning

Date of Origin

Sunday May 13th, 2012 approx. 04:00 PM

Location

13 miles NW of Pagosa Springs

Incident Commander

Curtis Heaton

53

Size

24,900 acres

Percent Contained

60%

Estimated Containment Date

Friday July 27th, 2012 approx. 12:00 AM

Fuels Involved

10 Timber (litter and understory)Timber, litter, and understory. Dry mixed conifer and hardwoods. Fuel models 9 and 10.

Fire Behavior

Minimal fire behavior observed today.

Significant Events

Finished rehab around structures; completed backhaul.

Planned Actions

Work on transfer of command back to local unit for 0800 Tuesday July 10.

Growth Potential

Low

Terrain Difficulty

High.

Remarks

Continued coordination with the local unit and cooperatorsfor transfer of command.

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If A Wildfire Threatens Your Home...

Tips from the Red Cross to lessen the threat of a wildfire:
  • If a wildfire is burning near someone’s neighborhood, they should back their car into the garage or park it in an open space facing the direction of escape.
  • People should confine pets to one room so they can find them if they need to get out quickly.
  • Listen to local radio and television stations for updated information, and be ready to leave at a moment’s notice.
  • Keep indoor air clean by closing windows and doors to prevent outside smoke from getting in.
  • Use the recycle or re-circulate mode on the air conditioner in the home or car.
  • Do not use anything that burns and adds to indoor air pollution, such as candles, fireplaces and gas stoves.
  • Avoid running the vacuum cleaner because it stirs up particles that are already inside the home.
  • If someone has asthma or another lung disease, they should follow their health care provider's advice and seek medical care if their symptoms worsen.

Supplies to take with you if you need to evacuate:
  • Water—one gallon per person, per day (3­day supply)
  • Food—non­perishable, easy­to­prepare items (3­day supply)
  • Flashlight
  • Battery­powered or hand­crank radio (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible)
  • Extra batteries
  • First aid kit
  • Medications (7­day supply) and medical items
  • Multi­purpose tool
  • Sanitation and personal hygiene items
  • Copies of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical information, deed/lease to home, birth certificates, insurance policies)
  • Cell phone with chargers
  • Family and emergency contact information
  • Extra cash
  • Emergency blanket
  • Map(s) of the area
  • Other essential items that could not be replaced if they were destroyed
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