accounts, the history behind an article. Don't Threaten. Evacuation status may change and evolve. AND Part Three: Helicopter Heros! [3], On July 5, 2018, a rare high elevation tornado was reported on the edge of the fire. Last nights infrared flight was not conducted due to cloud cover. Dogs are also able to use this trail. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. Yesterday, fire personnel identified primary and alternate contingency lines on the south, west and northwest sides of the fire. Trails in the wilderness area are for foot traffic only and not open to motorized vehicles or bicycles. I shot my Canon until it ran out of ammunition (my batteries died in the line of duty.) Weston Pass Fire. Thoughts and prayers will do little good, but if anyone could bust out a good Rain Dance, we'd all appreciate it. USFS_Pike&San Isabel @PSICC_NF 12 minutes ago, Scanner & Emergency Info, Weather Forecasts. Second day I hiked Tweto, Mosquito, Treasurevault, Repeater, Evans B and London. U.S. Highway 285 between Fairplay and Antero and Weston Pass Road (County Road 22) was closed as a result of the fire. Don't knowingly lie about anyone A helicopter makes a water drop on the Weston Pass Fire on June 30, 2018. Weston Pass Fire enters, closes Buffalo Peaks Wilderness, 17 percent contained; "positive outlook" for Campground of the Rockies, Mountain Mania Car Show cancels July 5 event, Chamber cancels Buena Vista Fourth of July parade, Governor discusses new Colorado guidelines: Restaurants to 50% capacity, day camps opened, County eyes hotel, motel reopening later this month, Colorado Mountain College student develops BV business map, Collegiate Peaks Rodeo called off; 100th year to be celebrated in 2021, Chaffee County responds to governor’s Safer at Home COVID-19, Gov. [2], An evacuation point was established at the Fairplay Community Center, with livestock accommodations at the Fair Barn.[6]. Today these lines will … by Bob Ensign, Weston Pass Fire Part 4: Properties in Peril. Structure Group will continue to monitor and assess structures in the vicinity of the fire. . Keep it Clean. Be Truthful. Helicopters: Three Type 1, one Type 2, two Type 3, and two fixed wing aircraft. Fairplay Community Center and Woodland Park High School were established as evacuation locations for evacuees. We'd love to hear eyewitness Polis issues statewide ‘stay-at-home’ order, Gov. Polis extends emergency disaster declaration for 30 more days, Walden Music Society announces cancellation, Campout for the Cause cancels 2020 festival near Buena Vista, All Colorado Parks and Wildlife campgrounds closed until further notice, Gov. [5] It later reopened on July 7, 2018. The United States Forest Service warned residents that smoke from the spot fires could be visible throughout the rest of the summer. I'd rather be eyeball-to-nose with a Bull Moose or a Bear than have a Wildfire like this in my own back yard and believe me, I speak from experience!