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 Post subject: Re: Shawnee Peak Fire - 55 acres, 50% contained
Post Posted: Sep 2, 2019 11:49 am 
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Update 8:00 a.m., 9/2/19: Moderate fire activity provided an opportunity for firefighters to conduct some burning along the southwest fire perimeter. This reduced available fuels and the potential for fire to spread outside the containment line. Firefighters started rehabilitation of fireline on the eastern perimeter by installing water bars to prevent potential erosion on downslope areas.

An infrared flight showed a lot of heat within the interior of the fire perimeter with the exception of the northwestern area where there are isolated hot spots. The spot fires detected and lined outside of the eastern perimeter showed no heat. No new spot fires were detected.

Firefighters will continue patrolling and dry mop operations. They will also work on rehabilitation of firelines where necessary to minimize potential erosion. Fire activity is anticipated to remain moderate, burning at low intensities as it moves through unburned vegetation and other fuels within the fire perimeter. As the fire continues to move along the forest floor, it is reducing the likelihood of future re-ignition. Burning out old and dense vegetation returns nutrients back into the soil and enhances regeneration of new growth, which provides nutritious vegetation for wildlife in the area.

Hot, dry weather conditions are expected for the burn area with temperatures around 71 degrees and the minimum humidity at 13 percent. West winds will be 6-7 mph.

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 Post subject: Re: Shawnee Peak Fire - 70 acres, 60% contained
Post Posted: Sep 2, 2019 2:56 pm 
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another either spot fire from or extension of the shawnee fire up on the ridge have to helo in

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 Post subject: Re: Shawnee Peak Fire - 70 acres, 60% contained
Post Posted: Sep 2, 2019 5:55 pm 
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A new fire has occurred
Fire name: Shawnee North 1 Fire
Fire size 10 x 10
Cause is unknown in origin at this time

Fire is contained at this time.
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 Post subject: Re: Shawnee Peak Fire - 70 acres, 60% contained
Post Posted: Sep 3, 2019 9:33 am 
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9/3/19: Firefighters continued patrolling and dry mopping along firelines yesterday around the fire perimeter.

A new fire ignition, the Shawnee North 1 Fire, was reported by a local citizen at 3:40 p.m. yesterday afternoon. It is located a quarter of a mile north of the Shawnee Peak Fire. It was quickly contained by firefighters assisted with helicopter water drops and kept to less than a tenth of an acre. The cause is unknown.

Firefighters will continue to patrol for and dry mop hot spots along the fire containment lines today as the fire continues to burn within the fire perimeter. Helicopters will be actively working on the fire, hauling cargo, shuttling firefighters and conducting reconnaissance over the fire area.

It will be slightly cooler today with temperatures around 65 degrees. The minimum relative humidity will increase at 26%. There is a slight chance of rain showers between 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., followed by a chance of thunderstorms. Winds will be from the north at 2-6 mph then easterly by noon at 5-10 mph. Gusty and erratic winds are expected near thunderstorms after 3:00 p.m.

Wildland fire areas typically consist of low, medium, and high intensity burn as well as unburned areas creating a mosaic pattern across the landscape. This is the case with the Shawnee Peak Fire. Many unburned areas remain within the fire perimeter, providing fuels to keep the fire active.

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9/4/19: Fire activity was minimal yesterday as the fire continued to smolder and creep along. Firefighters continued working on securing the uncontained fireline along the south and southeast fire perimeter, monitored for any additional hotspots, and patrol the contained fireline. Late afternoon thunderstorms produced about a tenth of an inch of rain over the fire.

The Shawnee North 1 Fire reported Monday afternoon, Sept. 3, was determined as human caused. The fire was located a quarter of a mile north of the Shawnee Peak Fire. Firefighters responded to the fire quickly and were able to contain it to less than one tenth of an acre with the assistance from helicopter water drops.

Firefighters will continue work on securing the uncontained fireline along the south and southeast fire perimeter, monitor for any additional hotspots, and patrol the contained fireline.

Today, it will be cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms around noon. Temperatures will reach around 61 degrees and the minimum relative humidity at 25 percent. Winds will be southwest at 6-12 mph. Gusty and erratic winds are expected near the thunderstorms after noon.

Update 6:00 p.m., 9/3/19: A small, single engine airplane entered the Shawnee Peak Fire restricted airspace earlier this week. This is the third violation of the project’s airspace, counting one that occurred during the initial stage of the fire. Unauthorized aircraft pose a high risk of a mid-air collision that would compromise the safety of firefighters in the air and on the ground, which is of grave concern.

When an illegal incursion of a TFR occurs, aircraft assigned to the fire must immediately return to their base or to the closest helispot until the airspace is clear.

Whether you fly a fixed wing, helicopter, glider, hang glider, or are a drone operator, please remember: IF YOU FLY, WE CANNOT.

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 Post subject: Re: Shawnee Peak Fire - 70 acres, 60% contained
Post Posted: Sep 5, 2019 9:56 am 
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Shawnee Peak Fire Final Update
Thursday, September 5, 2019 – 8:00 a.m.
Pike National Forest

Shawnee Peak Fire Information at:
Phone: 719-299-1567 - This number will no longer be in service starting Friday, Sept. 5
All inquiries will defer to the South Platte Ranger District at: 303-275-5610
Blog: http://psiccfireinfo.blogspot.com/
E-mail: psicc.pio@gmail.com
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Location: Park County, in the Lost Creek Wilderness, east of Kenosha Pass, southwest of Shawnee, Colo.
Time Reported: approximately 3:15 p.m., Mon. Aug 26, 2019
Size: 70 acres
Containment: 60%
Total Personnel: 65
Cause: Lightning
Jurisdiction: USDA-Forest Service, Pike National Forest
Cooperating Agencies: Park County

Yesterday: Cloudy, cooler temperatures and increased relative humidity kept the fire activity and smoke to a minimum. Storms passed over the general area but the fire received less than a tenth of an inch of rain. Firefighters patrolled containment lines, worked on uncontained firelines, and cleaned up flagging and other fire suppression debris.
The human-caused Shawnee North 1 Fire reported Monday afternoon, Sept. 3 has been declared completely out.
Today: The ongoing weather forecast calls for wetting rain over the fire area over the next couple of days. Firefighters will transport from the spike camps back to the incident command post for showers and well-deserved rest. Firefighters will return and resume patrolling the fire perimeter, complete fireline containment on the southern and southeastern fire perimeter as temperatures warm up and the fuels dry out.
A reconnaissance flight over the fire area is planned for Friday, weather permitting, to determine where and how much heat remains within the fire perimeter. Firefighters will focus on those areas when they resume suppression activities. Containment of the fire is likely to increase based on the findings from the flight.
Daily Update Status: This will be the last daily fire update unless there is significant activity to report. The fire will continue to creep along and smolder with occasional single-tree torching within the fire perimeter until the area receives a season-ending weather event. Occasional updates will be posted on the PSICC Fire Info Blog at www.psiccfireinfo.blogspot.com.

Values at risk: None at present. The town of Shawnee, located about four miles away, contains approximately 150 structures
Management Strategy: The fire continues to be managed under a full-scale suppression strategy, which prioritizes firefighter and public safety while utilizing tactics that lend to the highest probability of success. Minimal Impact Suppression Tactics have been utilized to protect the integrity of the wilderness character within the Lost Creek Wilderness.
Resources: 1-Interagency Hotshot Crew; 2-Helicopters; and 1-Wildland Fire Module. Total personnel are 65.
Structures Threatened: N\A
Evacuation: N\A
Closures: The Pike and San Isabel National Forests fire closure order will remain in effect. A copy of the order and closure map is posted at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/psicc/alerts-notices (scroll down to Closures

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Post Posted: Sep 5, 2019 10:02 am 
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Shawnee Peak Fire

This will be the last daily fire update unless there is significant activity to report.
The fire will continue to creep along and smolder with occasional single-tree torching within the fire perimeter until the area receives a season-ending weather event.

Shawnee Peak Fire Information:
719-299-1567 This number will no longer be in service starting Friday, Sept. 5

All inquiries will defer to the South Platte Ranger District at: 303-275-5610

Time Reported: 3:15pm, 8/26/19

Location: Near Shawnee Peak, east of Kenosha Pass in the Lost Creek Wilderness.

Jurisdiction: USFS

Size: 70 acres

Containment: 60%

Controlled: 0%

Cause: Lightning Structures Threatened: N\A

Evacuation: N\A

Closures: The Pike and San Isabel National Forests issued a formal Forest fire closure order for the fire area, the Ben Tyler North trailhead and all trails within the Shawnee Peak Fire. The closure does not include the Colorado Trail. All closed trails and trailheads are depicted on the closure map. A copy of the order and closure map is posted at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/psicc/alerts-notices (scroll down to Closures).

Fuels: Timber

Resources: 1-Interagency Hotshot Crew; 2-Helicopters; 1-engine, and 1-Wildland Fire Module. Total personnel are 65.
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Update 9:00 a.m., 9/5/19: Cloudy, cooler temperatures and increased relative humidity kept the fire activity and smoke to a minimum. Storms passed over the general area but the fire received less than a tenth of an inch of rain. Firefighters patrolled containment lines, worked on uncontained firelines, and cleaned up flagging and other fire suppression debris.
The human-caused Shawnee North 1 Fire reported Monday afternoon, Sept. 3 has been declared completely out.

The ongoing weather forecast calls for wetting rain over the fire area over the next couple of days. Firefighters will transport from the spike camps back to the incident command post for showers and a well-deserved rest. Firefighters will return and resume patrolling the fire perimeter, complete fireline containment on the southern and southeastern fire perimeter as temperatures warm up and the fuels dry out.

A reconnaissance flight over the fire area is planned for Friday, weather permitting, to determine where and how much heat remains within the fire perimeter. Firefighters will focus on those areas when they resume suppression activities. Containment of the fire is likely to increase based on the findings from the flight.

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Post Posted: Sep 19, 2019 7:15 am 
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64A Fire update
9/18/2019

For the most part
No news is good news,

Per 64A Fire Incident Information Officer...

"The crews continued gridding the fire and extinguishing any hot spots remaining. Similar operations will continue tomorrow."

And...

" The Shawnee Peak was declared 100% contained this afternoon"

Excellent job everyone!

Pike & San Isabel National Forests Cimarron & Comanche National Grasslands Fire Information
http://psiccfireinfo.blogspot.com/…/fire-activity-update-65…

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