2025 - Elkhorn -COSJF

2025 Elkhorn COSJF · Comenzó el 29 jul 2025, 1:22 p.m. · Actualizada hace 5 d

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29 jul 2025, 1:22 p.m.detectado

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The Elkhorn Fire is in La Plata County, Colorado located 13 air miles north/northeast of Durango. The fire began as a structure fire on private property before spreading onto the San Juan National Forest. The cause of that structure fire remains under investigation, and no other structures have been damaged. A San Juan National Forest Incident Management team is assisting the county and managing the firefighting efforts. Firefighters have used direct tactics supported by air tankers dropping retardant and helicopters dropping water in their efforts to contain the fire.

Evacuation zones 3 and 5, the last two remaining, were lifted, Monday August 4th. Go to www.readylaplata.org for maps and more information.

The San Juan National Forest has a closure order has been rescinded effective 12:01 August 6, 2025.

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10 ago 2025, 10:15 p.m.
Wildfire contained: Elkhorn Fire
This wildfire has been reported as contained or controlled.
FINAL UPDATE: 8/10 1000 MDT
The Elkhorn Fire is in La Plata County, Colorado located 13 air miles north/northeast of Durango. The fire began as a structure fire on private property before spreading onto the San Juan National Forest. The cause of that structure fire remains under investigation, and no other structures have been damaged. A San Juan National Forest Incident Management team is assisting the county and managing the firefighting efforts. Firefighters have used direct tactics supported by air tankers dropping retardant and helicopters dropping water in their efforts to contain the fire.

Evacuation zones 3 and 5, the last two remaining, were lifted, Monday August 4th. Go to www.readylaplata.org for maps and more information.
The San Juan National Forest has a closure order has been rescinded effective 12:01 August 6, 2025.
Sign up for La Plata County Emergency Alerts here: https://tinyurl.com/LaPlata-CodeRed
6 ago 2025, 7:15 p.m.
Update for wildfire: Elkhorn Fire
Updated information for this wildfire:
The Elkhorn Fire is in La Plata County, Colorado located 13 air miles north/northeast of Durango. The fire began as a structure fire on private property before spreading onto the San Juan National Forest. The cause of that structure fire remains under investigation, and no other structures have been damaged. A San Juan National Forest Incident Management team is assisting the county and managing the firefighting efforts. Firefighters have used direct tactics supported by air tankers dropping retardant and helicopters dropping water in their efforts to contain the fire.

Evacuation zones 3 and 5, the last two remaining, were lifted, Monday August 4th. Go to www.readylaplata.org for maps and more information.
The San Juan National Forest has a closure order has been rescinded effective 12:01 August 6, 2025.
Sign up for La Plata County Emergency Alerts here: https://tinyurl.com/LaPlata-CodeRed

Severity: warning
5 ago 2025, 4:15 a.m.
Update for wildfire: Elkhorn Fire
Updated information for this wildfire:
The Elkhorn Fire is in La Plata County, Colorado located 13 air miles north/northeast of Durango. The fire began as a structure fire on private property before spreading onto the San Juan National Forest. The cause of that structure fire remains under investigation, and no other structures have been damaged. A San Juan National Forest Incident Management team is assisting the county and managing the firefighting efforts. Firefighters have used direct tactics supported by air tankers dropping retardant and helicopters dropping water in their efforts to contain the fire.

Evacuation zones 3 and 5, the last two remaining, were lifted, Monday August 4th. Go to www.readylaplata.org for maps and more information.
The San Juan National Forest has a closure order in place for Missionary Ridge Road and the fire area. See the map and closure order here: https://tinyurl.com/v55fc8m8
Sign up for La Plata County Emergency Alerts here: https://tinyurl.com/LaPlata-CodeRed

Severity: warning
2 ago 2025, 4:15 a.m.
Update for wildfire: Elkhorn Fire
Updated information for this wildfire:
The Elkhorn Fire is in La Plata County, Colorado located 13 air miles north/northeast of Durango. The fire began as a structure fire on private property before spreading onto the San Juan National Forest. The cause of that structure fire remains under investigation, and no other structures have been damaged. A San Juan National Forest Incident Management team is assisting the county and managing the firefighting efforts. Firefighters have used direct tactics supported by air tankers dropping retardant and helicopters dropping water in their efforts to contain the fire.

La Plata County downgraded evacuations for surrounding neighborhoods. An interactive map showing the evacuation areas can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/La-Plata-Evacs
The San Juan National Forest has a closure order in place for Missionary Ridge Road and the fire area. See the map and closure order here: https://tinyurl.com/v55fc8m8
Sign up for La Plata County Emergency Alerts here: https://tinyurl.com/LaPlata-CodeRed

Severity: warning
31 jul 2025, 4:15 a.m.
Update for wildfire: Elkhorn Fire
Updated information for this wildfire:
The Elkhorn Fire is in La Plata County, Colorado located 13 air miles north/northeast of Durango. The fire began as a structure fire on private property before spreading onto the San Juan National Forest. The cause of that structure fire remains under investigation.A San Juan National Forest Incident Management team is assisting the county and managing the firefighting efforts. Firefighters have used direct tactics supported by air tankers dropping retardant and helicopters dropping water in their efforts to contain the fire.

La Plata County did order evacuations for homes in subdivisions to the west and south of the fire. No other structures have been damaged. An interactive map showing the evacuation areas can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/La-Plata-Evacs
Sign up for La Plata County Emergency Alerts here: https://tinyurl.com/LaPlata-CodeRed

Severity: warning
30 jul 2025, 4:15 p.m.
Update for wildfire: Elkhorn Fire
Updated information for this wildfire:
The Elkhorn Fire is in La Plata County, Colorado located 13 air miles north/northeast of Durango. The fire began as a structure fire on private property before spreading onto the San Juan National Forest. The cause of that structure fire remains under investigation.A San Juan National Forest Incident Management team is assisting the county and managing the firefighting efforts. Firefighters have used direct tactics supported by air tankers dropping retardant and helicopters dropping water in their efforts to contain the fire.

La Plata County did order evacuations for some homes in subdivisions to the west and south of the fire. No other structures have been damaged. An interactive map showing the evacuation areas can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/La-Plata-Evacs
Sign up for La Plata County Emergency Alerts here: https://tinyurl.com/LaPlata-CodeRed

Severity: warning
30 jul 2025, 1:15 a.m.
Update for wildfire: Elkhorn Fire
Updated information for this wildfire:
The Elkhorn Fire is in La Plata County, Colorado located 13 air miles north/northeast of Durango. The fire began as a structure fire on private property before spreading onto the San Juan National Forest. A San Juan National Forest Incident Management team is assisting the county and managing the firefighting efforts. The cause of that structure fire remains under investigation. Firefighters have used direct tactics supported by air tankers dropping retardant and helicopters dropping water in their efforts to contain the fire.

La Plata County did order some evacuations for homes in subdivisions to the west and south of the fire. An interactive map showing the evacuation areas can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/La-Plata-Evacs
Sign up for La Plata County Emergency Alerts here: https://tinyurl.com/LaPlata-CodeRed

Severity: warning

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