Fishhook Fire Reaches 89% Containment

Fishhook Fire reaches 89% containment

The Fishhook Fire, which spread to 309 acres, has reached 89% containment as of Thursday morning, up significantly from the 58% containment reported Wednesday, according to an update from the Southwest Area Incident Management Team 1.  “Firefighters have established significant containment across all divisions,” wrote Incident Commander Caleb Finch in the update. “Significant rain is expected over the entire area today, adding to the precipitati…

Fishhook Fire adjusted to 309 acres, 58% contained

The Fishhook Fire’s footprint has been adjusted a third time to 309 acres and is 58% contained as of Wednesday morning, according to an update from the Southwest Area Management Team 1. The modified size, down slightly from the previous adjustment of 313 acres, is a result of more accurate mapping and not a reduction in the fire itself, clarified Incident Commander Caleb Finch in the update.  Routt County officials issued pre-evacuation alerts f…