US EditionHuman-Caused Wildfire Burning South of Leadville Closes Access to a Colorado 14er Summit
The wildfire, caused by human activity, burns 54 acres in rugged terrain with limited access, challenging suppression efforts by around 90 personnel and specialized crews, officials said.
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Human-caused wildfire burning south of Leadville closes access to a Colorado 14er summit
A human-caused wildfire burning on a Colorado 14er south of Leadville has closed access to trails in the area, including access to the summit, according to the Pike-San Isabel National Forest. The La Plata Fire, burning on 82 acres on the 14,343-foot La Plata Peak in the Sawatch Range, sparked below tree line in dead trees near the main trail to the summit, Colorado Incident Management Team public information officer Tracy LeClair said Thursday.…
La Plata Wildfire reaches 54 acres, 0% containment
As of 2:17 p.m. on Aug. 20, the La Plata Wildfire has reached 54 acres. The U.S. Forest Service Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands reported Wednesday afternoon that approximately 90 personnel are currently working the…
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