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Fountain, CO Wildland Fire 5/30/13 - Guest - 06-03-2013
Thursday evening I was making the long drive from Denver to Durango and saw a smoke column a few miles west of I-25. I exited the highway and drove toward it. When I arrived Fountain & Security Firefighters were battling a 5-10 acre fire burning in light fuels with a slow rate of spread.
Fountain, CO Wildland Fire 5/30/13 - Guest - 06-03-2013
Only two Type VI Engines were making a direct attack on the fire and after a wind speed increase things quickly got out of control.
Fountain, CO Wildland Fire 5/30/13 - Guest - 06-03-2013
The fire began a fast rate of spread and heavier fuel became involved, prompting a big mutual aid resource order.
Fountain, CO Wildland Fire 5/30/13 - Guest - 06-03-2013
Fountain, CO Wildland Fire 5/30/13 - Guest - 06-03-2013
Both flanks and the head of the fire were very active
Fountain, CO Wildland Fire 5/30/13 - Guest - 06-03-2013
A road grader was used to dig line and a Type VI Engine from Fort Carson Army Base supported it
Fountain, CO Wildland Fire 5/30/13 - Guest - 06-03-2013
Pretty decent flame length...
Fountain, CO Wildland Fire 5/30/13 - Guest - 06-03-2013
Fountain, CO Wildland Fire 5/30/13 - Guest - 06-03-2013
A wind shift just before sunset pushed the fire east and crews executed a backfire to head it off.
Fountain, CO Wildland Fire 5/30/13 - Guest - 06-03-2013
El Paso County Sheriff Wildland Type VI rolling in
Fountain, CO Wildland Fire 5/30/13 - Guest - 06-03-2013
The fire was contained at approximately 50 acres. I later learned this was one of several recent fires in the area and so far the biggest.
Fountain, CO Wildland Fire 5/30/13 - Guest - 06-03-2013
Last one, a little out of order but cool none the less...
Fountain, CO Wildland Fire 5/30/13 - Guest - 06-03-2013
A little video I took while on scene, the approaching Colorado Forest Service Tactical Tender is pretty sweet with the vintage Q Siren going...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoNCGyOTRoU&feature=youtu.be
Fountain, CO Wildland Fire 5/30/13 - hank - 06-04-2013
Good photos!
tHANKs
Fountain, CO Wildland Fire 5/30/13 - NRIfirePhotos - 06-07-2013
nice stuff buddy!
Fountain, CO Wildland Fire 5/30/13 - Guest - 06-10-2013
Nice pic of the fire and the truck to