August 8, August 8 Fire officials, the Meeker city, growing in the city of Meeker, the Lee and moose fires increased to more than 75,000 ha.
There were still no Blaze in the Rio Blanco County, and the weather conditions left fire officers expect a major fire growth as soon as this afternoon.
According to the Inciweb Federal Database and media reports and media reports, wild fires were at least 1100 ares in Colorado.
Smoke from Fire Rio Blanco, Moffat and Eastern Dolores in counties led to air quality health tips in places, as well as Rout, Grand and Jackson counties. The tips were prepared until August 9. 9 in the morning, and all advisory places had moderate or heavy smoke.
Here’s the latest fire:
A map of Colorado fire and smoke
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More staff, equipment for elk and Lee fires
Based on August 8 Updates, Lee Fire has grown to 60,796 ha as it is the largest in the state of Colorado of the year, and Elk Fire has grown to 14,518 ares through the Meeker.
The quantity of labor and equipment that fights fires has also increased. According to firefighters, Blazes are now being fought with 528 employees. The deployed resources consist of 11 aircraft, 46NS, 21 hand crews and 11 units of heavy equipment. The National Guard was also concentrated.
Strategic shooting was used to slow down the LEE fire, but greater growth is expected to be expected to be expected to be on August 9. Red flag conditions are expected.
Public security officials on August 6 He organized a community meeting in the Meeker to discuss fires, including the expected weather impact and possible changes in evacuation status. The archived video was published on the Facebook page of Rio Blanco.
Leroux Fire is approaching insulation
The Leroux fire increased to 195 ha, but from August 8th. Was 72 % and the detention date was expected to be August 12.
According to West Skyle Fire, residents who were evacuated were allowed to return to their home on August 6. However, they have a “pre -evacuation” state, which means they should be prepared to evacuate again if the conditions change.
Stoner Mesa’s fire continues to grow
The Stoner Mesa fire reached 833 ha in the San Juan National Forest, without fire officers on 8 August. Update.
Conditions of high fire growth, taking into account the weather forecasts and fuel in front of the fire.
Twelve fires grow to more than 4000 ha
Based on August 8 Updating from the Moffat County Sherrif office, twelve fires in the Moffat County increased to 4 287 ha and is 20%.
Crews are engaged in active fire suppression
Crews are still fighting before Colorado fires
Two July Causing fires from the western slopes were still not fully:
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Fire of the South Rim: 4 232 ha, 52% insulation, August 10. Expected isolation date.
How can you prepare for Colorado fires?
When you live in the place where the fires can take place, you can take many steps that you can take to prepare for emergencies and evacuation. Read here to find out about the preparation of urgent sets and evacuation plans.
You can also help when the fires occur by donating intellectual victims and following the instructions of emergency emergency officers and first respondents. Learn more here.
And to understand how the efforts to stop the fire are progressing, you can learn important conditions about firefighting.
Nate Trela provides popular news in Colorado and Utah USA Today Network.
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