Campo Volunteer Fire Department

05/21/2026

Heads up for everyone. They are anticipating some nasty weather for us this afternoon and into the evening. Take a moment to prepare and be ready in the event this produces like they say it could. Keep and eye on the sky and be ready to seek shelter.

Assistant Chief Tim Chick

05/20/2026

The Campo Fire Department would like to say thank you to all of the local, county, state, and federal agencies that came together to help protect Campo during the fire on Sunday. When things got tough, departments and crews from all over stepped up without hesitation, and we are incredibly grateful for the support.

We also want to thank the state resources, Forest Service crews, and contracted fire agencies that have stayed in the area throughout the week taking fire calls and working the fire perimeter. Your help has given our Baca County departments a much needed break after several long days on the fire line.

These fires remind us what can happen when people and agencies work together for one common goal…. protecting our communities. Thank you to everyone who has helped in any way. We truly appreciate it.

05/19/2026

05/19/2026

Sharpe Fire update, 05/19/2026 11:30am:
Size: 16,240 acres burned in Colorado (acreage in Colorado is being counted separate from acreage burned in Oklahoma)
Containment: 0%
Personnel: 100
Location: South of Springfield, CO

The Sharpe fire. located in Baca County south of Springfield, CO, remains 16,240 acres this morning with 0% containment. Last night, the Pueblo Interagency Zone Type 3 Team assumed command of the Sharpe Fire to help give some relief to the local responders who have been fighting this fire since Sunday. The team will be providing logistical and overhead support to firefighters continuing to work to contain this fire. Today, fire crews will be conducting mop up operations to further strengthen firelines that were put in by local fire crews when this fire came across the border from Oklahoma to Colorado. Weather today is expected to be windy but cooler with higher humidity which will help the firefighting efforts.

Update/clarification: The Pueblo Interagency Zone Type 3 Team will be managing only the area of the Sharpe fire that is burning in Colorado. This includes firefighting activities, counting of acreage (in Colorado only) and containment.

Baca County Emergency Management, Baca County Sheriff's Office, Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control

05/16/2026

Fire Preparedness Notice !!!

We are asking all Baca County residents and surrounding areas we assist to stay aware and be prepared. With the drought conditions we are facing, the fire danger is extremely serious right now.

Please pay attention to emergency alerts and be ready to act if conditions change.

Farmers and ranchers ! we need your help.
If you have equipment that could help cut fire breaks, please let Baca County Dispatch know what equipment you have available and where it is located.

PLEASE TURN ON SOLAR AND WINDMILL STOCK TANKS!
We may need water sources to draft from when tenders are not immediately available.

Livestock owners: have a plan and be prepared to move animals out of danger if needed.

We all live here, and we all need to work together to protect our communities, homes, land, and livestock.

BEING PREPARED CAN MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE.

Chief A. LeBlanc

05/15/2026

Campo fire department is on scene in Cimarron county. The fire is approximately 6 miles east of 287 on the Cimarron River spreading quickly to the southwest.

Update: as of right now all fire units are off the scenes of the multiple fires we had yesterday. There is fire break lines around them prey they hold.

05/08/2026

We're so excited to see all of you at our annual fundraiser! Come for dinner and stay for the tournament! (Consider this your notice to start practicing your co****le toss now)

Dinner is $15/adult or $10/child, Co****le entries are $50/team and include dinner.

To register your team for the tournament in advance, click here: https://forms.gle/AEe1n1KGbc5imcum6

See you June 12th!

04/30/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

UPDATE: Highway is open

Campo Fire Department is currently on scene of a fatal multi-vehicle accident at mile marker 14 on US Highway 287.

The highway is closed in both directions at this time. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes until the scene is cleared.

The closure will remain in effect until the Colorado State Patrol completes their investigation and releases the scene.

Further updates will be provided as information becomes available.

04/28/2026

Here is an update on the Fire Ban Ordinance.

01/22/2026

Update!!!🚒🔥🚒🔥
Highway 287 is now open. The truck that caught fire will be smoldering for awhile until clean up, use caution when driving by and through the light smoke.

Campo fire is on scene of a 2 semi vehicle accident. One vehicle was on fire and has been supressed Highway 287 is closed in both directions. No eta on when we will be back open yet.
Walsh fire department and Springfield fire departments assisted with fire supression

Chief A. LeBlanc