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Wildfire near Twin Lakes
Per a report by Lake County Sheriffs Office, at approximately 1:35pm Lake County Dispatch received reports of a potential fire at the Interlaken Historic District near Twin Lakes Colorado. Leadville Lake County Fire Rescue (LLCFR), Lake County Sheriff's Office (LCSO), and St. Vincent Health Ambulance Service responded at approximately 1:40pm.
At this point, the fire is on U.S. Forest Service land, fire suppression responsibility has been turned over to the U.S. Forest Service.
Resources from Lake County Search & Rescue (SAR), Vail Fire & Emergency Services, Chaffee County Fire Protection District, Red White & Blue Fire, Summit Fire & EMS and U.S. Forest Service responded.
At approximately 5:00pm the fire was estimated to be approximately 164 acres as reported by the Multi Mission Aircraft, a resource provided by the State of Colorado.
The Interlaken Historic District buildings are not threatened at this time, due to fire staff on site who have provided structure protection efforts. Fire resources will remain at this site throughout the night.
Pre-evacuation notices have been given to residences in Lost Canyon Road (County Road 30), Balltown (Near the intersection of State Highway 82 & US Highway 24), and those recreating in the area. Those recreating in the area were evacuated by the Lake County Sheriff's Office and SAR staff. There were hikers at Interlaken that were transported in the SAR boat to safety.
For updates from the Lake County Sheriff's Office, see [log in for link]
From Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands (PSICC). Official site ( [log in for link] ) for information about initial attack fire incidents on the PSICC:
Interlaken Fire
Time Reported: 6/11/2024 2:01 pm
Size: 165 acres
Location:12 miles Southwest of Leadville, CO Lake County, Leadville Ranger District.
Jurisdiction: US Forest Service
Resources: US Forest Service & Lake County resources on scene. A type three helicopter has been ordered.
Containment:
Controlled:
Structures Threatened:
Evacuation: For information on evacuations follow [log in for link]
Closures: No camping east side of Twin Lakes and around Interlaken trailhead, Willis Gulch trailhead is closed.
Cause: Unknown
Fuels: Timber, grass understory
#InterlakenFire_CO
At this point, the fire is on U.S. Forest Service land, fire suppression responsibility has been turned over to the U.S. Forest Service.
Resources from Lake County Search & Rescue (SAR), Vail Fire & Emergency Services, Chaffee County Fire Protection District, Red White & Blue Fire, Summit Fire & EMS and U.S. Forest Service responded.
At approximately 5:00pm the fire was estimated to be approximately 164 acres as reported by the Multi Mission Aircraft, a resource provided by the State of Colorado.
The Interlaken Historic District buildings are not threatened at this time, due to fire staff on site who have provided structure protection efforts. Fire resources will remain at this site throughout the night.
Pre-evacuation notices have been given to residences in Lost Canyon Road (County Road 30), Balltown (Near the intersection of State Highway 82 & US Highway 24), and those recreating in the area. Those recreating in the area were evacuated by the Lake County Sheriff's Office and SAR staff. There were hikers at Interlaken that were transported in the SAR boat to safety.
For updates from the Lake County Sheriff's Office, see [log in for link]
From Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands (PSICC). Official site ( [log in for link] ) for information about initial attack fire incidents on the PSICC:
Interlaken Fire
Time Reported: 6/11/2024 2:01 pm
Size: 165 acres
Location:12 miles Southwest of Leadville, CO Lake County, Leadville Ranger District.
Jurisdiction: US Forest Service
Resources: US Forest Service & Lake County resources on scene. A type three helicopter has been ordered.
Containment:
Controlled:
Structures Threatened:
Evacuation: For information on evacuations follow [log in for link]
Closures: No camping east side of Twin Lakes and around Interlaken trailhead, Willis Gulch trailhead is closed.
Cause: Unknown
Fuels: Timber, grass understory
#InterlakenFire_CO
