There are no evacuation orders or pre-evacuation notices in effect as of September 9, 2020. The fire is expected to burn until sustained wetting rain or snow extinguishes it. However, as temperatures fluctuate, the public should expect to see smoke from within the fire area as pockets of fuel continue to burn. Recent cool temperatures and snow have resulted in minimal fire behavior, and have reduced the chance for fire growth. On the north and east flanks, firefighters improved roads and other natural features to create defensive lines to protect the communities of Fraser, Tabernash, and Winter Park. Working with long term fire behavior analysts, foresters and other natural resource specialists, Williams Fork firefighters successfully contained the southwest flank along County Roads 3 and 30, and the Williams Fork River, preventing damage to the Henderson Mill. Kinney Creek Road (FSR 141.1) from mile post 1.The Williams Fork Fire, seven miles southwest of Fraser, Colorado, started near the Henderson Mill on August 14th and quickly grew due to high winds, steep slopes, and dense fuels.Keyser Ridge Trail N19 (From the Keyser Ridge Trailhead to the intersection of the Kinney Creek Trail N22).Keyser Ridge Road (FSR 140 and 140.3 and all adjacent motorized routes).The entire closure area will be lifted except ( map of what’s closed): See the latest Forest Order detailing the closure area. ![]() Forest employees, volunteers, and contractors will continue working toward opening more areas throughout the summer so be prepared for delays or temporary closures while this work occurs. ![]() The East Troublesome Fire closure remains unchanged however, we are working closely with our partners to continue mitigation and stabilization efforts that will allow us to re-open a considerable section of that closure area shortly. Current fire restrictions prevent making or igniting campfires and warming fires. In addition, many of the closed motorized routes have severely damaged infrastructure such as bridges.ĭispersed camping will be allowed within 300 feet of most open roads, however there are some open roads that will be closed to dispersed camping due to the risk of flooding, landslides, and debris flow. Many of the roads and trails that remain closed were identified for further mitigation and stabilization prior to reopening. Burned areas also contain many unseen hazards, such as burned stump holes which present a danger to those walking off trail.Īreas that remain closed may be prone to flooding, landslides, and rock and tree fall. Visitors are at greater risk when traveling at high speeds, particularly in open-sided vehicles and when camping in burned forested areas. While many mitigation efforts have been completed along the roads and trails that are reopening, the public is warned that standing dead and burned trees are very unstable and can fall without warning at any time. Mitigation efforts have been completed along many roads and trails, allowing portions of the Williams Fork Fire burned area to reopen. GRANBY, Colo (June 30, 2021) – A large area of the Arapaho National Forest is reopening this week following last year’s devastating wildfires. Major portions of Williams Fork Fire Area closure reopen
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