Gypsum Fire Protection District

07/22/2026

Please follow ecemergency.org for updated information on this incident.

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.

07/22/2026

Please be aware and keep yourselves safe

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.

07/21/2026

Crews were busy last night! These photos were taken near Red Dirt Rd and Colorado River Rd. Thankfully, no one was injured in this flash flood.

The small fire on Red Hill is on BLM land and is contained, but not out. Federal resources are on scene.

Please remain alert to weather-caused changing conditions and keep yourselves safe!

07/19/2026

Here is information about tomorrow's procession to es**rt fallen pilot Nicholas Dale to DIA. Please watch from safe places and distances.

07/04/2026

We were able to help some stranded rafters this afternoon at Red Dirt, about mile marker 15 on Colorado River Road. Everyone is safe, and Vail Mountain Rescue is working on retrieving the boat. Thanks to Vail Public Safety Communications and Vail Mountain Rescue for assisting our swift water rescue techs on this successful rescue!

06/21/2026

FINAL UPDATE 7:50 PM: All lanes are open and all crews have cleared the scene.

Thanks to Vail Public Safety Communications, CSP Dispatch, Greater Eagle Fire Protection District, Eagle Valley Wildland, Colorado Department of Transportation, Eagle River Fire Protection District, Eagle County Sheriff's Office, Eagle County Government, and US Forest Service!

06/18/2026

🔥 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 🔥

Town of Gypsum - Government Town of Eagle, CO Eagle County Sheriff's Office EagleVail Metropolitan District Eagle County PIO Beaver Creek Mountain Cordillera Community Town of Avon, Colorado Government Eagle River Fire Protection District Go Minturn Eagle County Paramedic Services Gypsum Fire Protection District Eagle County Emergency Management

06/08/2026

🚩 RED FLAG WARNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY 🚩

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Eagle County through Wednesday due to prolonged critical fire weather conditions.

🔥 What does this mean?

A Red Flag Warning is issued when warm temperatures, very low humidity, strong winds, and dry fuels combine to create conditions where wildfires can start easily and spread rapidly.

Forecast conditions include:
🌡️ Temperatures in the upper 80s and low 90s
💧 Relative humidity as low as 6–10%
💨 Winds 20–40 mph
🌬️ Wind gusts up to 55 mph
🌲 Extremely dry timber, brush, and grass fuels

The biggest concern is the duration of this event. Multiple days of critical fire weather will continue to dry fuels and increase the potential for fast-moving wildfires across Eagle County.

⚠️ Fire Danger remains HIGH countywide.

Please do your part to prevent human-caused wildfires:
✅ Secure trailer chains
✅ Avoid parking in dry grass
✅ Use caution with equipment that can create sparks
✅ Follow all fire restrictions
✅ Report smoke or fire immediately

One less spark means one less wildfire.

Eagle County Open Space and Natural ResourcesEagleVail Metropolitan DistrictTown of Avon, Colorado Government Eagle County PIO Eagle County Sheriff's Office Town of Eagle, CO Town of Gypsum - Government Beaver Creek Mountain Cordillera Community

06/08/2026

TRAINING ANNOUNCEMENT: June 9th - 12th, the Eagle County Sheriff’s Office, along with Colorado State Patrol, Avon PD, Vail PD, Eagle PD, Eagle County Pamedics, and regional fire partners, will conduct active shooter training at Battle Mountain High School.

There will be many emergency vehicles and personnel at BMHS. Alarms may sound at various times throughout the day. This is all part of the training and not an actual emergency. Training is expected to conclude by 7:30 pm.

Thank you, Eagle County School District, for letting us train at Battle Mountain High School.

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AVISO DE CAPACITACIÓN: Del 9 al 12 de junio, la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Eagle, junto con la Patrulla Estatal de Colorado, la Policía de Avon, la Policía de Vail, la Policía de Eagle, los paramédicos del Condado de Eagle y los bomberos regionales, realizarán un simulacro de tirador activo en la Escuela Preparatoria Battle Mountain.

Habrá numerosos vehículos y personal de emergencia en la escuela. Es posible que suenen alarmas en diferentes momentos del día. Esto forma parte del simulacro y no constituye una emergencia real. Se prevé que el simulacro concluya a las 7:30 pm.

Gracias al Distrito Escolar del Condado de Eagle por permitirnos entrenar en la Escuela Secundaria Battle Mountain.

05/27/2026