
Re: Puma Fire burning near Lake George
Fire Activity 5/14/2017
Puma Fire
Update: Fire behavior has subsided from the torching and spotting that was observed upon arrival it is minimal creeping at this time mostly burning in heavy timber. Have released all county resources and the helicopter but the helicopter will be back working the fire in the morning. USFS firefighters will be working on the fire through out the night with two 20 person hand crews reliving the night shift in the morning.
Time Reported : 16:48
Location: 6 Miles west of Lake George, CO. Park County
Jurisdiction: U.S, Fores Service
Resources: Type 3 Helicopter and other multiple crews and engines from various agencies along with law enforcement. With more resources on order.
Size: 44 acres
Containment: 0%
Controlled: 0%
Structures Threatened: structures within a 1/4 mile
Closures: Forest Service road 250 and 250a
Cause: Human
Fuels: Mixed Conifer, Grass
Hazards: Broken Terrain
#PumaFire
Firefighters are in the initial response stage, with the helicopter doing water drops. Surface fire with some signal tree torching. Further updates will be posted as known.
