Fire crews in Colorado are fighting several blazes with almost all fueled by hot, dry and windy conditions.
The Sylvan Fire in Eagle County on Colorado’s Western Slope has grown to 2,630 acres since the weekend and there is no containment on the horizon, according to InciWeb, the incident information system for the U.S. Forest Service.
The cause of the Sylvan Fire is under investigation but lightning is suspected. About 75 personnel are assigned to the fire along with a light and heavy helicopter. The White River National Forest has issued a closure order for the area around the Sylvan Fire for public and firefighter safety, InciWeb said.
The Oil Springs Fire, located 20 miles south of Rangely, is now 5,000 acres and continues to spread due to dry conditions, receptive fuels and wind, InciWeb said. Multiple agencies were called in to assist with structure protection Monday night.
The Trail Canyon Fire is up to 840 acres and is burning on the Ute Mountain Ute Tribal lands in Montezuma County. About 65 firefighters have been assigned to the fire and they are being assisted by helicopters and fixed-wing air tankers, with additional resources expected today, InciWeb said.
