Elk Fire
Coverage of Elk Fire in the Nexus archive.
- Aspen Acres fire crews patrol western edge, after hot, dry conditions test defenses
Increased fire activity in Custer County led to reinstated mandatory evacuation orders. Fire crews are patrolling the western edge of the Aspen Acres fire amid hot, dry conditions. Updates are provided for multiple fires including Hartman Hill, Gold Mountain, Ferris, Willow, Fishhook, and Elk.
- Aspen Acres fire surpasses 100,000 acres as crews increase containment to more than 60%
The Aspen Acres fire has surpassed 100,000 acres, with crews increasing containment to over 60%. Rain fell across parts of the state on Friday, yielding mixed results for the Gold Mountain, Ferris, Willow, Fishhook, and Elk fires.
- Man arrested for forging credentials for Elk Fire crew
A 33-year-old man was arrested for allegedly falsifying information to secure employment with a contracted medical crew assigned to the Elk Fire. The incident involved forged credentials to gain a position on the fire response team.
- Aspen Acres fire leaps over containment line as hot, dry conditions continue in southern Colorado
The Aspen Acres fire in southern Colorado has exceeded 99,820 acres and breached a containment line due to hot, dry conditions. Additional updates are provided for the Gold Mountain, Willow, Ferris, Fishhook, Green Ridge, and Elk fires.
- Mandatory evacuations issued for Elk Fire burning in northern Hinsdale County
Mandatory evacuations have been issued for parts of northern Hinsdale County due to the 574.4-acre Elk Fire burning on U.S. Forest Service land. The fire, which began on July 9 in remote terrain, is being managed with indirect suppression tactics due to inaccessibility, and zones HNS-E002 and HNS-E005 are under evacuation orders. Road closures and traffic advisories are in effect near the fire.
- Mandatory evacuations issued for Elk Fire burning in northern Hinsdale County
Mandatory evacuations have been issued for parts of northern Hinsdale County due to the 574.4-acre Elk Fire burning on U.S. Forest Service land. Firefighters are using indirect suppression tactics because of the fire's remote location, and Forest Service Road 868 is closed to the public.
- Elk Fire rages in Uncompahgre Wilderness, threatens spread
The Elk Fire is intensifying in the Uncompahgre Wilderness, spreading through heavy dead and down timber. Fire activity increased on Monday with active torching and expansion.
- Pre-evacuation notices issued for Elk Fire in Gunnison, Hinsdale Counties
Pre-evacuation notices have been issued in Gunnison and Hinsdale Counties due to the Elk Fire. The notices are aimed at areas affected by the fire.
- Crews fighting new fire burning east of Gold Mountain Fire
Crews are battling the Elk Fire, a new blaze that ignited east of the Gold Mountain Fire, burning 30-40 acres as of Thursday night. Airtankers are dropping retardant, causing increased smoke in the valley, with wind carrying additional smoke from the Gold Mountain Fire. The U.S. Forest Service and aerial resources from the Gold Mountain Fire are assisting in the response.