http://inciweb.org/forest/1630/Latest articles for incidents in Craig Interagency Dispatch CenterFri, 09 Jan 2009 15:31:57 -06:00en-ushttp://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1508/8096/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1508/8096/Aug. 31, 2008 Contact: Punky Moore, Public Information Officer, (530) 228-0299Jordan Fire UpdateMEEKER, Colo. - Rain, clouds, lower temperature and higher humidity over the Jordan Fire has effectively stopped fire spread for now. The fire is located seven miles northwest of Meeker in the Windy Gulch Wilderness Study Area. It is estimated at 971 acres and 80 percent contained. While the fire is not out, managers do not expect measurable growth unless the weather returns to warm and dry conditions. The 80 percent contained reflects the eastern portion of the fire where suppression actions were taken to stop fire spread. The containment information does not include other areas of the fire that were allowed to burn for resource benefits, primarily to the north and west. The Southwest Incident Management Team will transfer the fire back to the BLM White River Field office today. Local staff will continue to monitor the fire. The Incident Management Team appreciates the support received...Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:04:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1508/8091/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1508/8091/Aug. 31, 2008 Contact: Punky Moore, Public Information Officer, (530) 228-0299Jordan Fire UpdateMEEKER, Colo. - Fire activity decreased Saturday on the Jordan Fire as cloudy, cooler conditions arrived. Rain started Sunday morning and is expected to continue through Monday, which should further limit fire activity and growth.The fire is seven miles northwest of Meeker in the Windy Gulch Wilderness Study Area. It is estimated at 971 acres with 50 percent contained. The percentage contained reflects the portion of the fire where suppression actions are being taken on the east side to stop fire spread. The containment information will not include other areas of the fire that are being managed for resource benefits. When the fire started, managers decided to use an Appropriate Management Response strategy to manage the fire for multiple objectives. This decision is consistent with a pilot program that the Northwest Colorado Fire Management Unit is participating in this season. The program...Sun, 31 Aug 2008 11:40:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1508/8081/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1508/8081/Aug. 30, 2008 Contact: Punky Moore, Public Information Officer, (530) 228-0299Jordan Fire UpdateMEEKER, Colo. - The Jordan Fire started Aug. 25 seven miles northwest of Meeker. It has grown to 834 acres with 15 percent contained. It is positioned in the rugged Windy Gulch Wilderness Study Area managed by the BLM White River Field Office. The percentage contained reflects the portion of the fire where suppression actions are being taken on the east side to stop fire spread. The containment information will not include other areas of the fire that are being managed for resource benefits. Friday, personnel observed increased fire activity on the west side with short range spotting, upslope runs and groups of trees torching. On the east side, air tankers dropped retardant on hot spots as personnel held and secured the existing fireline. Structure protection continued on the south side and County Road 7. The Northwest Colorado Fire Management Unit is participating in a pilot program this...Sat, 30 Aug 2008 13:36:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1508/8064/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1508/8064/Aug. 29, 2008 Contact: Punky Moore, Public Information Officer, (530) 228-0299Jordan Fire UpdateMEEKER, Colo. - The Jordan Fire seven miles northwest of Meeker has grown to 679 acres and is five percent contained. It started Aug. 25 after thunderstorms and lightning passed over the area. It is located in the rugged Windy Gulch Wilderness Study Area outside Meeker. The Northwest Colorado Fire Management Unit is one of 30 sites this season testing proposed modifications to the Federal Wildland Fire Implementation Policy. The proposed changes allow managers a full range of management options on fires started by lightning on federal lands.When the Jordan Fire started, managers evaluated the fire given the location, terrain, weather, proximity to private property and the potential to spread. Officials decided to seize the opportunity to manage the fire with multiple objectives under the direction of the pilot program. This means portions of the fire would be managed for resource benefits...Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:53:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1508/8050/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1508/8050/MEEKER, Colo. - The Jordan Fire seven miles northwest of Meeker was ignited by lightning Aug. 25 and has grown to 500 acres. It is located in the rugged Windy Gulch Wilderness Study Area of Meeker. Fire personnel observed fire activity mainly on the east side Wednesday. The Southwest Interagency Fire Use Management Team assumed management of the fire Thursday, August 28. The team will work closely with local White River BLM staff in Meeker and other Northwest Colorado Fire Management Unit personnel to define long term management strategies for the fire. The Northwest Colorado Fire Management Unit is one of 30 sites this season testing proposed modifications to the Federal Wildland Fire Implementation Policy. The proposed changes allow managers a full range of management options on fires started by lightning on federal lands. An important proposed change in the policy is being able to manage a fire with more than one objective. Applying this proposed change to the Jordan Fire gives...Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:30:00 -06:00