Rocky Mountain National Park announced this afternoon that the Tonahutu Fire is now one hundred percent contained. Due to more accurate mapping, the new acreage for the fire is 1.6 acres. Crews are currently mopping up any remaining hot spots. Some resources will be released by the end of today. Minor trail closures on the west side of the park related to this fire may be modified by Friday.
No further information will be released today.
Jeff
RockyMountainHikingTrails.com
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Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Update On Tonahutu Fire
Late yesterday, weather conditions (calm winds and higher humidity) assisted firefighters in their efforts on the Tonahutu Fire in Rocky Mountain National Park. The fire is estimated to be 7 acres.
This morning twenty-five firefighters, including personnel from Rocky Mountain National Park, Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forest and Grand Lake Fire Protection District are fighting the fire. Two Type 2 crews are traveling to the park.
Yesterday, six firefighters, from the three agencies listed above, were part of the initial attack. They were assisted by a Type III helicopter that dropped water on the fire. The fire is located roughly 1 mile north of Grand Lake. There are some area closures on the west side of the park including the lower Tonahutu Trail from the junction of Green Mountain south to the trailhead and the spur trail from the Kawuneeche Visitor Center.
The fire is believed to be lightning caused.
Jeff
RockyMountainHikingTrails.com
This morning twenty-five firefighters, including personnel from Rocky Mountain National Park, Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forest and Grand Lake Fire Protection District are fighting the fire. Two Type 2 crews are traveling to the park.
Yesterday, six firefighters, from the three agencies listed above, were part of the initial attack. They were assisted by a Type III helicopter that dropped water on the fire. The fire is located roughly 1 mile north of Grand Lake. There are some area closures on the west side of the park including the lower Tonahutu Trail from the junction of Green Mountain south to the trailhead and the spur trail from the Kawuneeche Visitor Center.
The fire is believed to be lightning caused.
Jeff
RockyMountainHikingTrails.com
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Small Fire On West Side Of Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park announced earlier today that there is a small fire, approximately 5 acres in size, on the west side of the park. The Tonahutu Fire is located roughly 1 mile north of Grand Lake. There are six firefighters including personnel from Rocky Mountain National Park, Arapaho National Forest and Grand Lake Fire Protection District who have been part of the initial attack plus a Type III helicopter is on scene. Two Type 2 crews and a ten person fire module have been ordered.
There are some area closures on the west side of the park including the lower Tonahutu Trail from the junction of Green Mountain south to the trailhead and the spur trail from the Kawuneeche Visitor Center.
The fire is believed to be lightning caused.
Jeff
RockyMountainHikingTrails.com
There are some area closures on the west side of the park including the lower Tonahutu Trail from the junction of Green Mountain south to the trailhead and the spur trail from the Kawuneeche Visitor Center.
The fire is believed to be lightning caused.
Jeff
RockyMountainHikingTrails.com
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