INCIDENT UPDATED 2 MIN. AGO
Approximate Location
38.89 latitude, -104.872 longitude
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The Waldo Canyon Fire is the most destructive in Colorado history,
with 346 homes lost.
Waldo Canyon started on June 23, three miles west of Colorado Springs.
Three days later, on June 26, it exploded eastward toward the city,
engulfing several neighborhoods.
Evacuations peaked on June 27 at 32,000.
On June 29, Mr. Obama arrived in Colorado Springs to visit burned
neighborhoods, thank firefighters, and visit a Red Cross evacuation
center.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation (suspect control
burn - command order break interagency).
Basic Information
Incident Type Wildfire
Cause Under Investigation
Date of Origin Saturday June 23rd, 2012 approx. 12:00 PM
Location Pike National Forest, El Paso County
Incident Commander Rich Harvey
Current Situation
Total Personnel 1,534
Size 17,659 acres
Percent Contained 45%
Estimated Containment Date Monday July 16th, 2012 approx. 12:00 AM
Fuels Involved
Brush, hardwood slash, Mountain shrub, oak, grass, Pinon juniper,
Ponderosa pine, Douglas fir, spruce, Limber pine, White pine
Fire Behavior
Fuels are becoming dryer and more receptive to fire. Interior islands
continue to burn with high intensityand short runs. Single and group
tree torching has been observed. Potential for reburn through oak
fuels that were not consumed previously.
Significant Events
The two large interior islands west of the U.S. Air Force Academy
continue to be consumed and produce large smoke columns. Thunderstorms
and weather fronts around the fire area continue to hamper suppression
efforts. There is continued success along the western flank with
direct line construction and burn-outs. Line between Divisions C and D
on the western perimeter were tied in today, but spotting may still be
possible. The spots north of Rampart Reservoir are fully lined; mop-up
continues. Aircraft are being used to keep the north flank of the fire
south of Monument Canyon. Evacuations for Woodland Park were lifted at
4 p.m. today.
Outlook
Planned Actions
Continued mop-up in Divisions A, B and Z. Crews continue to mop up
spots north of Rampart Reservior inDivision L. Crews will begin line
construction on the north flank of the fire as weather and fire
behavior allows in Monument Creek.
Growth Potential
Extreme
Terrain Difficulty
Extreme
Remarks
Acres by ownership: USFS 13,930,private 3,582. Colorado Springs issued
the number of destroyed structures at 346. Two civilian fatalities
were confirmed.
Current Weather
Wind Conditions 10 mph SW
Temperature 87 degrees
Humidity 9%
Unit Information
Pike and San Isabel National Forests
U.S. Forest Service
2840 Kachina Drive
Pueblo, CO 81008
Incident Contacts
Waldo Canyon Fire Joint Information Center
Phone: 719-520-7058
Hours: 0700-2200
Waldo Canyon Information Center
Phone: 720-402-7935
Hours: 0700-2200
Waldo Canyon Fire Information Center
Phone: 720-202-4510
Hours: 0700-2200
Waldo Canyon Fire Information Center
Phone: 720-237-9947
Hours: 0700-2200
Waldo Canyon Fire Information Center
Phone: 720-237-3417 « close
Recent Articles
Mandatory Evacuations Lifted in Several More Areas
Announcement - 2 hrs. ago
Status of Orchard Valley, Peregrine, Areas East of Centennial
Announcement - 8 hrs. ago
Highway 24 Is Open
Announcement - 8 hrs. ago
Waldo Canyon Fire Update 7-1-12Am
News - 9 hrs. ago
Incident Cooperators
American Red Cross
FEMA
USDA Forest Service
City of Colorado Springs
Colorado National Guard
Colorado State Forest Service
El Paso County
Teller County
US Air Force
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