Although there is no drought at the southeast of Colorado in the southeast and the likelihood that a large wild wild fire is a poor pueblo and around it, outdoor enthusiasts planning to travel from the area, can use a program for mobile to follow the fires.
Colorado Parks and Wild Nature (CPW) offer the Colorado Trail Explorer (CoTrex) program for mobile to track active fire warnings, including fires and identified burns. A free and convenient program is also useful for those looking for detailed information about the paths.
What is the current risk of Pueblo County fire?
Mark Wankowski, a meteorologist of the National Weather Service The winemaker In July There is no significant potential for the wild fire except the extreme state of Northwest Colorado. It also looks promising if Colorado monsoons bring moisture, he said.
“Currently, part of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains has a medium drought, but Colorado’s southeast does not drought. We hope that we are active in the rain, we will have better rain potential,” said Wankowski.
“Based on the forecasts by the end of the week and next week, we will have a rupture of a monsoon and a good chance of rain every day.”
The western slope of the Colorado and Southwest Mountains is a huge drought, so puebloanai, which can enter other parts of the state for hiking, bikes, campsite and recovery, would be useful to download the CoTex program to keep the tabs on the fires.
The free Cotrex program helps outdoor enthusiasts follow the fires in Colorado and explore the paths.
What do you know about the CoTex app
A total of 236 land managers provided data on a 45,076 miles trail across the state. CoTrex is exceptional in that it directly and only operates with land rulers, parks and open spaces to ensure that the platform information is from a reliable, reliable source, CPW report said CPW.
Partners announce real -time tips, including closing seasonal wildlife, safety hazards and other essential warnings about the program. Consumers can plan routes, review the types of use (such as hiking, cycling, vehicles and snow sports), download maps offline and see travel guidelines throughout the state.
The CoTex program consists of Daily Wildfire and Burnings from reliable sources such as Inciweb and the National Inter -Gentling Fire Center. Warnings will automatically appear on the site and in the program by providing descriptions, boundaries and references to additional resources if possible.
“CoTex is a powerful tool for planning another trip,” said Joe O’Brien, Coordinator of the State Trails Program. “We are committed to increasing the amount of official information we can provide to help the public safely and responsibly to restore the state.”
The program is designed to help recreational outdoor decisions on the exploration of the area. While all CoTex information comes directly from the best available public sources, it may still vary in precision and timely.
Flight crews seek to control the Oak Ridge fire near Beulah on Tuesday, 2024. June 25th
Additional fire safety tips from CPW
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Use designated scrap areas if allowed and available.
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Never leave a fire unattended.
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Do not burn the garbage, the remaining food or garbage in the scrap.
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Keep the fire small. Small fires consume less resources and leave less effect.
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Burn the wood completely to the ashes. Stop feeding and give yourself an hour or more to burn the fire completely.
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When you pass, saturate the ashes with water and make sure it is cool to touch.
For more information about Colorado State parks and outdoor recreation, visit CPW.state.co.us.
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