08/11/2026
Update 2, 7:35p
crews have completed a line around the fire, they will continue to mop-up the fire.
Update 1: 6:29p
PCFPD Crews have arrived on scene of the fire.
Fire name: Correction, Insmont Fire.(not Wellington Fire)
Fire size 0.10 acre
Fuel type: ground fuels, pine needles, downed timber
Fire behavior: creeping in ground fuels at this time.
Cause: lightning
Location: Park County, Park County rd 68, approx 3 miles SE of Bailey.
Jurisdiction: U.S. Forest Service - PSICC National Forest
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Plan: Direct attack. Crews on scene are currently constructing a fireline around the fire
Initial post
Per PCFPD Command, there is confirmed visible smoke coming from the ridge top. Crews will be hiking in.
PLEASE AVOID THE AREA