INCIDENT SUMMARY
The CAMERON PEAK FIRE is burning in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and on the Pawnee National Grasslands.
Ignited from an unknown source, it was reported on August 13, 2020.
It is located about 15 miles northwest of Redfeather Lakes (Larimer County) in the beautiful State of Colorado (USA).
Command is comprised of the NW IMT Team 6 with IC Shawn Sheldon and Deputy ICs Shane Theall and Ken Paul.
CURRENT STATUS
Fire behavior is current active with flanking, group torching and backing.
Crews have reached a 40% containment status after a successful day of making progress with heavy equipment and air support.
A TFR is in effect. No Drones in Fire Zones.
FIRE RESPONSE
Currently, assigned are 866 total personnel with 17 crews, 53 engines and 11 helcopters.
DAMAGE ASSESSMENT
There has been 126,164 acres of timber destroyed along with 89 structures.
Cost-to-date for fire suppression and containment efforts have reached $63,100,000.
(c) 2020 NW Fire Blog – Updated 10/3/2020 2130 PT
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