The Elkhorn Fire north of Durango has estimated on Sunday at 298 acres, with containment at about 50%.
The fire was first reported on July 26, cause uncertain and under investigation. 190 personnel are working the fire.
Sunday’s reduction in total acreage, compared to earlier estimates, is due to more accurate mapping. Firefighters walked the entire perimeter of the fire on Sunday to more accurately calculate the fire footprint.
Evacuation zones 3 and 5 remain on a “Get Set” status at this time. A
Fire Behavior & Weather
Elevated fire conditions with high temperatures and very low relative humidity will persist for the new few days, including chances for red flag conditions. No precipitation is expected until Wednesday or Thursday.
Operations on Saturday:
- Crews in Bear Creek continue to use hose and backpack pumps to mop up along the control lines.
- Crews on all sides of the fire continued to patrol and monitor containment lines and improve and mop up remaining fireline.
- A Type 1 Heavy Lift K-MAX Helicopter flew again today to address persistent hot spots, while a Type 3 Helicopter transported additional sling loads of flexible water storage tanks, called blivits, into the Bear Creek area.
Operations on Sunday:
- Mop-up operations will continue, and additional containment is expected in areas where there is high confidence that control lines will hold.
- Crews will continue to patrol and monitor containment lines and improve and mop up remaining fireline.
- Helicopters will again be available to make water drops and ferry supplies in support of the crews on the ground.