Eagle County Emergency Management

Eagle County Emergency Management Emergency Management works to protect lives and property in Eagle County through effective emergency management practices and procedures.

08/12/2026

Crews are on the scene of a wildfire on the north side of I-70 off 8463 Road in the Trail Gulch area. Multiple fire crews and air support resources are actively working to gain control.

The fire is estimated to be 1 acre at this time. No structures are currently threatened, and there are no evacuation orders in place.

Updates will be provided if more information becomes available.

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Los bomberos se encuentran en el lugar de un incendio forestal al norte de la I-70, cerca de la carretera 8463, en la zona de Trail Gulch. Varios equipos de bomberos y apoyo aéreo trabajan activamente para controlarlo.

Se estima que el incendio abarca 1 acre. Actualmente no hay estructuras amenazadas y no se han emitido órdenes de evacuación.

Se proporcionarán actualizaciones si se dispone de más información.

07/23/2026
07/22/2026

July 22, 2026, 1:30 p.m. Update: The Cottonwood Pass Fire is at 80% containment and remains just under half an acre. Pre-evacuations for homes along Cottonwood Pass Road in the area of Blue Hill (Zones GYF-489, GYF-256, and GYF-492) are lifted.

Photo is of the Cottonwood Pass Fire on July 21, 2026, shortly after it was reported.

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Actualización del 22 de julio de 2026, 1:30 p.m.: El incendio de Cottonwood Pass está contenido en un 80 % y aún abarca poco menos de media hectárea. Se levantan las preevacuaciones para las viviendas ubicadas a lo largo de Cottonwood Pass Road en el área de Blue Hill (zonas GYF-489, GYF-256 y GYF-492).

La foto muestra el incendio de Cottonwood Pass el 21 de julio de 2026, poco después de que se diera a conocer.

HARTMAN HILL FIRE UPDATE: Pre-evacuations, including all of the Eagle County zones, have been lifted for the Hartman Hil...
07/22/2026

HARTMAN HILL FIRE UPDATE: Pre-evacuations, including all of the Eagle County zones, have been lifted for the Hartman Hill Fire.
Due to successful firefighting operations on the Hartman Hill Fire, all pre-evacuation warnings have been lifted on the Trough Road/County Rd 1, including Sheephorn Creek Rd and Cottonwood Creek Rd (Zones RCV-281 and RCV-280) in Eagle County. Visit ECEmergency.org for more information.

⚠️ Hartman Hill Fire Update: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

Pre-Evacuations have been lifted for the Hartman Hill Fire due to successful firefighting operations. All pre-evacuation warnings in Grand and Eagle Counties have been lifted. Including Zone K16 mile post 9 to 16 on Trough Road.

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07/22/2026

7:40 p.m. Update: Crews will continue to be on scene of the Cottonwood Pass Fire overnight. The fire is estimated to be half an acre with no containment. It is burning on BLM land and private land. Check ECEmergency.org for a map of evacuation zones.

7:40 p.m. Actualización: Las cuadrillas permanecerán en el lugar del incendio de Cottonwood Pass durante la noche. Se estima que el incendio abarca medio acre y no presenta contención. Está afectando tanto terrenos de la BLM como propiedades privadas. Consulte ECEmergency.org para ver un mapa de las zonas de evacuación.

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5:30 p.m. Update: Due to wildfire activity on Cottonwood Pass, a Pre-Evacuation Warning has been issued in Eagle County for homes along Cottonwood Pass Road in the area of Blue Hill (Zones GYF-489, GYF-256, and GYF-492) Be prepared to leave on short notice if needed. Evacuations may issued in this area in the future, and it may be necessary to leave quickly. If you need extra time or have animals, you may consider leaving now. Visit ECEmergency.org for maps and more information.

5:30 p.m. ACTUALIZACIÓN: Debido a la actividad de incendios forestales en Cottonwood Pass, se ha emitido una advertencia de preevacuación en el condado de Eagle para las viviendas situadas a lo largo de Cottonwood Pass Road, en la zona de Blue Hill (zonas GYF-489, GYF-256 y GYF-492). Prepárese para evacuar con poca antelación si fuera necesario. Es posible que se emitan órdenes de evacuación para esta zona más adelante y que sea necesario marcharse rápidamente. Si necesita más tiempo o tiene animales, considere la posibilidad de evacuar ahora. Visite ECEmergency.org para consultar mapas y obtener más información.

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Crews are currently responding to a fire near Blue Hill off Cottonwood Pass.

Impacts and size are unknown at this time. Please avoid the area and give first responders room to work.

Updates will be posted as they become available.

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Los equipos de emergencia están interviniendo en un incendio cerca de Blue Hill, en Cottonwood Pass.

Se desconocen los alcances y la magnitud del incendio. Por favor, eviten la zona y permitan que los servicios de emergencia trabajen sin dificultad.

Se publicarán actualizaciones a medida que estén disponibles.

07/03/2026

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06/24/2026

Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Implemented In Eagle County

Eagle County, Colo. -Due to the less favorable weather conditions and lack of moisture throughout Eagle County, all of Eagle County will be implementing “Stage 2” fire restrictions that will take effect on Friday morning, June 26, 2026, at 12:01 a.m.

The Eagle County Sheriff has consulted with local fire chiefs, state and federal partners, and other experts regarding fire danger and has decided to implement restrictions. These decisions are based on specific moisture measurements in vegetation and other risk factors such as predicted weather, available resources, and amount of current fire activity.

The restrictions that will be implemented and remain in place until further notice are;

-No open flame, including but not limited to portable outdoor fireplaces, campfires, wood or charcoal grills. Liquid or gas-fueled stoves with shut-off valves may be utilized.
-No smoking except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site, or in a barren area free of vegetation
-No use of explosive materials, including explosive targets or incendiary rounds.
-No welding or operation of an acetylene or other similar torch with open flame, or any other spark-producing device, without a permit. A ‘HOTWORK’ permit can be issued through your local fire department with a site inspection.
-No operation of any internal combustion engine without a spark-arresting device properly installed and in working order.
-No personal fireworks
-No agricultural burning, unless a valid permit has been duly issued by the appropriate fire authorities.

We want to remind our community, as well as visitors to the area, that you are our first line of defense in preventing wildland fires. With the start of summer, we understand the excitement—but with heightened fire danger, it’s more important than ever to recreate safely. Thank you, everyone, for doing your part to keep Eagle County safe and beautiful.

More in-depth information regarding the fire restrictions in Eagle County can be located at: www.ecemergency.org

For fire information across the state of Colorado, visit: http://www.coemergency.com/p/fire-bans-danger.html
BLM website: https://www.blm.gov/programs/public-safety-and-fire/fire-and-aviation/regional-information/colorado/upper-colorado-river-district

White River National Forest: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/whiteriver

Restricciones de Fuego Fase 2 Implementadas en el Condado de Eagle
Condado de Eagle, Colo. - Debido a las condiciones climáticas adversas y la falta de humedad en todo el Condado de Eagle, se implementarán Restricciones de Fuego Fase 2 en todo el condado, las cuales entrarán en vigor el Viernes 26 de junio de 2026 a las 12:01 a. m.

El Sheriff del Condado de Eagle ha consultado con los jefes de bomberos locales, socios estatales y federales, y otros expertos sobre el peligro de incendios y ha decidido implementar estas restricciones. Estas decisiones se basan en mediciones específicas de humedad en la vegetación y otros factores de riesgo, como el pronóstico del tiempo, los recursos disponibles y la cantidad de incendios activos.

Las restricciones que se implementarán y permanecerán vigentes hasta nuevo aviso son:

- Prohibido el uso de llamas abiertas, incluyendo, entre otros, chimeneas portátiles al aire libre, fogatas, parrillas de leña o carbón. Se pueden utilizar estufas de gas o combustible líquido con válvulas de cierre.
- No se permite fumar, excepto dentro de un vehículo o edificio cerrado, un área recreativa desarrollada o en un área árida libre de vegetación.
- Prohibido el uso de materiales explosivos, incluyendo balas trazadoras o blancos incendiarios.
- No se permite soldar ni operar sopletes de acetileno u otros similares con llama abierta, ni ningún otro dispositivo que produzca chispas, sin un permiso. El departamento de bomberos local puede emitir un permiso para trabajos calientes “HOTWORK” con una inspección del lugar.
- No se permite operar ningún motor de combustión interna sin un dispositivo parachispas correctamente instalado y en buen estado de funcionamiento.
- No se permite el uso de fuegos artificiales personales.
- No se permite la quema agrícola, a menos que las autoridades de bomberos correspondientes hayan emitido un permiso válido.

Queremos recordar a nuestra comunidad, así como a los visitantes de la zona, que ustedes son nuestra primera línea de defensa para prevenir incendios forestales. Con la llegada del verano, entendemos la emoción, pero con el mayor riesgo de incendios, es más importante que nunca disfrutar de actividades recreativas de forma segura. Gracias a todos por contribuir a mantener el condado de Eagle seguro y hermoso.

Para obtener información más detallada sobre las restricciones de incendios en el condado de Eagle, visite: www.ecemergency.org

Para obtener información sobre incendios en todo el estado de Colorado, visite: http://www.coemergency.com/p/fire-bans-danger.html

Sitio web de la Oficina de Administración de Tierras (BLM): https://www.blm.gov/programs/public-safety-and-fire/fire-and-aviation/regional-information/colorado/upper-colorado-river-district

Bosque Nacional White River: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/whiteriver

06/17/2026

🔥 FIRE DANGER INCREASED TO VERY HIGH 🔥

Eagle County has officially moved into VERY HIGH Fire Danger.

A combination of critically dry fuels, hot temperatures, low humidity, and increasing winds is creating conditions where wildfires can start easily and spread rapidly.

🚩 A Red Flag Warning is in effect today.
🚩 A Fire Weather Watch is in effect tomorrow.
🚩 Additional Red Flag conditions are possible throughout the week.

Current conditions include:
🌡️ Temperatures near 90°F
💧 Relative Humidity as low as 6–10%
💨 Afternoon wind gusts of 30–40+ mph
🌲 Critically dry timber, brush, and curing grass fuels

While many people notice the drying grasses, our greatest concern is the continued drying of timber and brush fuels throughout Eagle County. These fuels can support intense fire behavior and make wildfires difficult to control once established.

⚠️ During periods of Very High Fire Danger, even a single spark can have significant consequences.

Please do your part:
✅ Follow Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
✅ Secure trailer chains
✅ Avoid parking in dry grass
✅ Use caution with equipment that creates sparks
✅ Leave fireworks at home
✅ Report smoke or fire immediately

Our firefighters, mitigation crews, dispatchers, and emergency management partners remain prepared and ready to respond, but preventing a wildfire start remains our best defense.

🔥 One Less Spark = One Less Wildfire 🔥

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06/08/2026

👩🏽‍🚒👨‍🚒💨🔥With record-low snowpack and a forecast of hot, dry, and windy conditions, wildfire risk is top of mind for all of us.

Eagle County is deeply committed to reducing wildfire risk and protecting our community. By partnering with and supporting our local firefighting organizations, we’ve put words into action. To date, our collective community investments and mitigation efforts include:

💰 $2M+ Invested: Dedicated to supporting local firefighting partner organizations.

🌲 68 Fuel Reduction Projects: Completed countywide to create critical defensible space.

🌱 8,000+ Acres Treated: Managed landscapes to slow the spread of potential wildfires.

🏠 6,000+ Residences Served: Helped homeowners safeguard their properties through the REALFire program.

🪵 2M lbs of Fuel Removed: Cleared out hazardous vegetation through neighborhood chipping programs.

📋 400 Wildfire Code Inspections: Completed to ensure compliance and community safety.

Wildfire mitigation is a team effort. We are doing the work on a county level, but we need your help to keep our neighborhoods safe. Visit RealFire.net and sign up for a free home assessment.

🔗 Visit https://www.resilienteaglecounty.com/the-cwpp-1 to learn more.

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