Approximate Location
Incident Overview
Ditch Creek Fire Update for Saturday, August 18, 2012
The Ditch Creek Fire burning on the San Isabel National Forest near Beulah, Colorado was declared controlled at 2:15 today.
The Incident Commander reported that the fire has received rain several times this week and there was no visible smoke showing this afternoon. However, while the fire has been declared controlled, the possibility remains that isolated spots, in the fire's interior, are holding heat, and the fire may not be completely out yet. While it is not likely, small areas of heat may produce light smoke until the fire area receives a significant amount of rainfall.
Fire managers will continue to monitor the fire and take appropriate actions as needed.
This will be the final update on The Ditch Creek Fire, unless significant activity occurs.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Wednesday August 08th, 2012 approx. 10:45 AM |
| Location | Approx 4 miles NW of Beulah, CO |
| Incident Commander | F. Jaramillo |
Current Situation
| Size | 41 acres |
|---|---|
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Saturday August 11th, 2012 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | Timber (litter and understory), mixed conifer and aspen with heavy dead and down component. |
| Fire Behavior | Minimal |
| Significant Events | Fire is now controlled. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Monitor |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | Extreme |
| Remarks | The Ditch Creek Fire is now controlled. |
