There are currently no large emergencies in the Archuleta County Response Area

Update on Cinnamon Bear Fire

 Southeast of Pagosa Springs, the Cinnamon Bear is fully contained this morning at 85 acres. A type 3 helicopter and one hotshot crew will remain on the fire for mop-up operations.  . 

 The weather forecast calls for widespread mountain showers later this week; this change in the weather pattern, combined with dropping temperatures, is expected to aide firefighter efforts and lower fire danger somewhat.

Cinnamon Bear Fire update

October 8, 2012 10:00 AM

The Cinnamon Bear Fire, burning on National Forest land 11 miles southeast of Pagosa Springs, CO,  is estimated at 85 acres.  This number is less than was estimated yesterday due to better and more accurate mapping.  As of yesterday evening, the fire is 30% contained.  Fire managers are expecting more favorable conditions today that may help increase containment. A total of 78 personnel are on the fire including the Sierra Hotshots, 2 Juniper Valley crews, and several individuals from Pagosa Fire Protection District, Upper Pine Fire Protection District, Archuleta County Emergency Management, Ute Mountain Agency, Durango Helitack, Wasatch Helitack, Mesa Verde National Park and the Pagosa Ranger District. One type 1 helicopter and one type 3 helicopter are also being utilized.  Over the weekend, SEATs (Single engine air tankers) made several drops to stop or limit the advancement of the head of the fire.

For updates, please check www.acemergency.org

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Update on Cinnamon Bear Fire

Incident Name:  Cinnamon Bear

Current Size:      110 acres, as of 1800, 10/7

Location:              11 miles southeast of Pagosa Springs, CO

                                On National Forest

West of Blanco River, north of Big Branch Creek, and west of Big Branch Road

T34N, R1E, Sec. 28 and 21

Cause:                  Lightning holdover from Saturday, September 29^th

Discovery:           Friday, October 5^th, afternoon

Current Situation:           

                                Fire is burning in Ponderosa pine with a Gambel Oak understory and patches of mixed

conifer. The fire is burning in an east to northeast direction. Handcrews are working

with aerial resources to contain the fire. Fire will be transitioned to a Type 3 IC this

afternoon. No roads or area closures are in effect at this time.

Current Resources on Scene:

                                22 firefighters from local and cooperating agencies

                                Two 20-person handcrews

                                One Type 3 helicopter

                                One Type 1 helicopter

                                Two Single Engine Airtankers (SEATs) were used on Saturday

                                One SEAT will be used today

Resources Enroute:

                                One Hotshot crew

Agencies Involved:

                                US Forest Service

                                Pagosa Springs Fire Protection District

                                Upper Pine Fire Protection District

                                Mesa Verde National Park

                                Ute Mountain Agency

                                Archuleta County Emergency Management

                                Colorado Department of Corrections

Fire near Buckles lake area

There is a fire burning South East of Pagosa Springs on US Forest Service land.  As of now they are guessing it to be about 30 acres.  They have ground crews and air support on the fire to help with the efforts.  Air support flew the fire this afternoon and will have a better size up on the fire by today.  Please DO NOT call 911 if you believe you are looking at this fire.