Spring Creek Fire

09/12/2023

The reached 100% containment at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, September 5th. The Spring Creek Fire page will no longer be updated or monitored. Please follow the Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit for live fire updates in the area and sign up for emergency alerts at https://garco911.com/emergency-notification-system/ for any future incidents.

Thank you for your continued support throughout the Spring Creek Fire.


Garfield County Sheriff's Office - Colorado
Grand Valley Fire Protection District
Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit

07/26/2023

The is now 90% contained. Smoke is expected to remain visible from fire activity within the fire's perimeter. Firefighters are actively monitoring this fire and will remain in place.

We will continue to update the Spring Creek Fire page as new information becomes available. We encourage anyone interested in fire activity in the area to follow the Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit for live fire updates and to sign up for emergency alerts at https://garco911.com/emergency-notification-system/ for any future incidents.

Thank you all for your continued support throughout the Spring Creek Fire.



Garfield County Sheriff's Office - Colorado
Grand Valley Fire Protection District
Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit

07/18/2023

The transitioned from a Type 3 to a Type 4 Incident early yesterday morning. We will continue to post updates to this page as new information becomes available. Smoke from interior fire activity is expected to be visible for weeks to come.

The Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit Type 3 Team wants to thank the community for their continued support and hospitality. Thank you to all the firefighters, cooperators, and overhead staff for their help on this incident.

If you are interested in fire activity in the area, follow the Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit for live updates on new starts.

07/16/2023

Spring Creek Fire Update
July 16, 2023

Crews are actively engaged on the , rehabbing suppression efforts, mopping up, and working to secure the fire’s perimeter. The Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit Type 3 Team is preparing to transition this incident to a Type 4 Team tomorrow morning. Smoke is expected to remain visible for weeks to come as the fire burns unburned fuel pockets within the fire’s perimeter.

Fire Information Phoneline & Media Inquiries: (970) 200-6195
7 a.m.–7 p.m.

Facebook: Spring Creek Fire

InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/cowrf-spring-creek-fire




Garfield County Sheriff's Office - Colorado
Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit

07/16/2023

Smoke update! The first picture is from earlier this afternoon and the second is from tonight.

07/15/2023

There is currently a plume visible from the . This smoke is from a pocket of previously unburned fuel igniting within the fire’s perimeter. Our team is actively watching the situation and will keep you updated if anything changes!

07/15/2023

Spring Creek Fire Update
July 15, 2023

The Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit Type 3 Team is working hard to ensure a smooth transition to a Type 4 organization early next week. While fire behavior is minimal and containment continues to grow, smoke is expected to remain visible for weeks to come.

Fire Information Phoneline & Media Inquiries: (970) 200-6195
7 a.m.–7 p.m.

Facebook: Spring Creek Fire

InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/cowrf-spring-creek-fire



Garfield County Sheriff's Office - Colorado
Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit

07/14/2023

07/14/2023

There is a new start between De Beque and Parachute. For more information on the , please visit Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit.

07/14/2023

Spring Creek Fire Update
July 14, 2023

The Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit Type 3 Team is working hard to secure the fire's perimeter and repair suppression efforts. Fire behavior continues to be minimal. Smoke will be visible as the fire continues to burn internally.

Fire Information Phoneline & Media Inquiries: (970) 200-6195
7 a.m.–7 p.m.

Facebook: Spring Creek Fire

InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/cowrf-spring-creek-fire



Garfield County Sheriff's Office - Colorado
Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit

07/13/2023

Spring Creek Fire Update
July 13, 2023

The Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit Type 3 Team took command of the Spring Creek Fire early yesterday morning. Crews are actively engaged on the fire, mopping up, backhauling equipment that is no longer needed, and rehabbing suppression efforts. While fire behavior is minimal, smoke is expected and will be visible as the fire continues to burn within the fireline.

Fire Information Phoneline & Media Inquiries: (970) 200-6195
7 a.m.–7 p.m.

Facebook: Spring Creek Fire

InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/cowrf-spring-creek-fire



Garfield County Sheriff's Office - Colorado
Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit

07/12/2023

Today at 6 am, the Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team Two transferred command of the Spring Creek Fire to the local Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit Type 3 team. Updates will continue though the official Spring Creek Fire page. The Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team truly enjoyed serving Garfield County the past two weeks and appreciates the hospitality and support.