Update: Power has been restored to Aspen
Due to a damaged Powerline at the the Marolt Open Space power is out in parts of Aspen. No ETA on restoration of power at this time. D16 / D17
All Lake Christine Fire pre-evacuation notices have been lifted per the Eagle County Sheriff's Office.
D24/D46
The National Weather Service will allow the Flash Flood Warning for Southwestern Eagle County - including the Lake Christine Fire burn scar and surrounding areas - to expire at 7:45pm MDT.
Flood waters have receded. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed any remaining road closures.
D24/D46
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for the Basalt Mountain area. Please take necessary precautions. At 447 PM MDT, Until 745 PM MDT Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the Lake Christine Fire. Storms west moving east southwest at 20 mph. Flash flooding is expected to begin shortly. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Basalt, Emma and El Jebel and the Lake Christine Burn Scar. Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result in debris flow moving through the Roaring Fork Drainage. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials. This includes Colorado 82 between mile markers 19 and 21. Move away from recently burned areas. Life-threatening flooding of creeks, roads and normally dry areas is likely. The heavy rains will likely trigger rockslides, mudslides and debris flows in steep
terrain, especially in and around these areas. D13/D15
Please disregard previous link, updated link shows press release for Snowmass Lake Rescue http://bit.ly/2vb8g5X D/20 D/46
Snowmass Lake Medical Press Release See link for more information http://bit.ly/injmbells D/20 D/5
A great resource for air quality and wildfire smoke forecasting for the entire valley https://wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlooks/WestCentralColorado
Press Release see link below-
http://bit.ly/injmbells
Road is back open and all traffic can continue on Two Rivers Rd and Elk Run Dr. D25/ D19
Accident Two Rivers Rd and Elk Run Dr, down to one lane east end of Two Rivers D10/ D19
Please see link for press release. http://bit.ly/2zZh8Bf
there is a medical emergency at Ruedi reservoir. this incident is unrelated to the Lake Christine fire
There is a Lake Christine Fire community meeting tonight, Friday 7/20/18 at 6pm at the Basalt High School.
Also, for the most up-to-date information about the Lake Christine Fire, follow, like and share messages from the new, official Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/LakeChristineFire/
Update Accident - Hwy 133 by the South Redstone entrance 17803 Hwy 133 south bound traffic open north bound traffic will be routed thru Redstone d5 d16
Accident - Hwy 133 closed until further notice in both directions at the South Redstone Entrance 17803 Hwy 133 D5 D16
Rio Grande Place at Mill St. is closed for Art Fair loading. Access Parking Garage/local businesses via Spring St
See link for July 19th Maroon Bells Search and Rescue press release http://bit.ly/2zXGHCM D24/D13
A pre-evacuation notice is in place for residents of Cedar Dr, Toner Creek, Seven Castles, and Taylor Rd due to increased fire behavior on the Eastern flank of the Lake Christine Fire.
This is an advisement for a possible evac order. There is no mandatory evacuation, but you are advised to prepare for evacuation. S/D20 D24
Rio Grande Place at Mill St. is closed for Art Fair loading. Access Parking Garage/local businesses via Spring St D5 D2
To keep an eye on air quality conditions for the Aspen area go to www.aspenairquality.com D2 D5
To keep an eye on air quality conditions for the Aspen area go to www.aspenairquality.com.
D5/D17
Press release for the Thompson Creek Search and Rescue: http://bit.ly/2uBU1HK
D24/D13
There is an increase in fire activity today with the lake Christine fire. It is burning in heavy fuels, expect to see smoke. There are no structures threatened at this time. Please do not call 911. Fire crews continue to take suppression action. s/ D20 / D25
Please see press release link. https://bit.ly/2NZSmDR
D15/D19
Press release for Tree Farm Fire - http://bit.ly/BFDFire D1
Re-opening 1 East bound and both West bound lanes at this time. D16
Hwy 82 is closed in both directions for a structure fire at the El Jebel light. No eta for reopening at this time. D16
Please see attached link for Capitol Peak SAR http://bit.ly/capitolsar71018
Hwy 82 & Cerise Ranch westbound is now back open d25/d19
Accident - Be advised traffic is backed up due to an accident near Hwy 82 & Cerise Ranch westbound d25/d19
For those impacted by the fire, here is a website with information about returning to your home and public health during the recovery period - https://sites.google.com/eaglecounty.us/publichealth/
See link for press release- http://bit.ly/dislocatedankle
d25/d19
There is an air quality health advisory in place due to wildfire smoke from the Lake Christine Fire. Areas along Highway 82 from Basalt to Carbondale and surrounding areas have been impacted. Wildfire smoke may reach unhealthy levels. If visibility is less than 5 miles in your neighborhood, avoid outdoor activity and keep indoor air clean or consider relocating temporarily.
Residents and visitors in the Basalt area can find local real-time air quality readings by viewing the map at www.purpleair.com. This monitor is a snapshot of air quality at a fixed location. Please remember that air quality can change quickly depending on your location, winds, and fire activity. In addition, some people may be more sensitive to smoke in the air, even if the monitor indicates the air quality is good or moderate. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and the elderly. Please use good judgement to determine if you should remain indoors.
Hay una advertencia de la salud sobre la calidad del aire en efecto debido a las lumbres de Lake Christine Fire. Áreas a lo largo de la autopista 82 de Basalt a Carbondale han sido afectados. Humo de las lumbres puede alcanzar niveles malas para la salud. Sí visibilidad es menos de 5 millas en su vecindario, evite actividad afuera y permanezca adentro y mantenga el aire limpio y considere reubicación temporalmente.
Residentes y visitantes en la área de Basalt pueden encontrar calidad de aire local y en tiempo real viendo la mapa a www.purpleair.com. Este monitor es un resumen breve para una ubicaion fija. Por favor recuerda que la calidad de aire puede cambiar con rapidez dependiente de tu ubicación,viento, y actividad del fuego. En adición, algunas personas pueden ser más sensibles al humo en el air, aún que el monitor indica que la calidad del aire es bueno o moderado. Esto es especialmente verdad para esas personas con enfermedades de corazón, enfermedades respiratorias, personas muy jóvenes, y los ancianos. Por favor usar su mejor criterio para determinar si usted debe permanecer adentro.
Aunque el riesgo de pérdida de potencia está disminuyendo, el comportamiento del fuego es impredecible y nos estamos preparando para todas las posibilidades. Si se pierde energía, las torres de teléfonos celulares también se apagarán. Si tiene una emergencia durante la interrupción, 1) Llame al 911 desde su teléfono celular, aún puede pasar, 2) Llame desde un teléfono fijo, la mayoría seguirá funcionando sin electricidad, 3) Proceda a la estación de bomberos más cercana y llame desde el Teléfono de emergencia.
Though the risk of power loss is diminishing, fire behavior is unpredictable and we are preparing for all possibilities. If power is lost, cell phone towers will go down as well. If you have an emergency during the outage, 1) Call 911 from your cell phone, it may still go through, 2) Call from a landline, most will still work without power, 3) Proceed to the nearest Fire Station and call from the emergency phone.
The Ute Trail is now open. D16
The Ute Trail is closed for a rescue until further notice. D16 / D5
There is an air quality health advisory in place due to wildfire smoke from the Lake Christine Fire. Areas along Highway 82 from Basalt to Carbondale and surrounding areas have been impacted. Wildfire smoke may reach unhealthy levels. If visibility is less than 5 miles in your neighborhood, avoid outdoor activity and keep indoor air clean or consider relocating temporarily. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and the elderly. If you are living in these areas and are concerned about your health due to smoke, please contact your primary care provider. If you are concerned about your health due to smoke and do NOT have a primary care provider, please call Valley View Hospital Emergency Department at 970-384-7300 for screening.
Alerta de Calidad de Aire debido al humo de las Lumbres de Lake Christine Fire
Hay una advertencia de la salud sobre la calidad del aire en efecto debido a las lumbres de Lake Christine Fire. Áreas a lo largo de la autopista 82 de Basalt a Carbondale han sido afectados. Humo de las lumbres puede alcanzar niveles malas para la salud. Sí visibilidad es menos de 5 millas en su vecindario, evite actividad afuera y permanezca adentro y mantenga el aire limpio y considere reubicación temporalmente. Esto es especialmente verdad para esas personas con enfermedades de corazón, enfermedades respiratorias, personas muy jóvenes, y los ancianos. Si usted está viviendo en unos de estos areas y está preocupado por su salud debido al humo, por favor contacte a su proveedor de cuidado primario. Si está preocupado por su salud debido al humo y NO tiene proveedor de cuidado primario, por favor llame al departamento de Emergencias de Valley View Hospital al 970-384-7300 para ser examinado.
Mandatory evacuations for the Lake Christine Fire are still in place. Even if you have a re-entry badge, you must wait for official notification before trying to return to evacuated areas. Everywhere that was under official evacuation order is still closed. Watch Eagle County Sheriff's Office Facebook and Twitter for further info. d5
See link for press release. http://bit.ly/2NsSmwd
D24 / D13
Please see link. https://goo.gl/GfH5mA
Smoke and Ash in the El Jebel/Basalt area is extremely heavy due to wildfire activity.
Even someone who is healthy can get sick if there is enough smoke in the air. Breathing in smoke can have immediate health effects, including coughing, trouble breathing, and chest pain. Older adults, pregnant women, children, and people with chronic health conditions may be more likely to get sick if they breathe in wildfire smoke.
If you think you need to be evacuated, please seek shelter at Roaring Fork High School. There is medical staff on site to assist with health needs.
For all others, if smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you should remain indoors with windows closed, if possible.
El humo y las cenizas en el área de El Jebel / Basalto son extremadamente pesados debido a la actividad de los incendios forestales.
Incluso una persona sana puede enfermarse si hay suficiente humo en el aire. Respirar humo puede tener efectos inmediatos sobre la salud, como tos, dificultad para respirar y dolor en el pecho. Los adultos mayores, las mujeres embarazadas, los niños y las personas con enfermedades crónicas pueden tener más probabilidades de enfermarse si inhalan humo de incendios forestales.
Si cree que necesita ser evacuado, busque refugio en Roaring Fork High School. Hay personal médico en el lugar para ayudar con las necesidades de salud.
Para todos los demás, si el humo es espeso o se vuelve espeso en su vecindario, debe permanecer adentro con las ventanas cerradas, si es posible. D5, D21
MISSOURI HEIGHTS RESIDENTS ARE UNDER MANDATORY EVACUATION NOTICE. ALL RESIDENTS
IN MISSOURI HEIGHTS SHOULD EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY. EVACUATE VIA FENDER LN TO
CATHERINE STORE RD, THEN TAKE H82. ROARING FORK HIGH SCHOOL HAS BEEN
ESTABLISHED AS A SHELTER.
The evacuation center has moved from Basalt High School to Roaring Fork High School in Carbondale. El centro de evacuación se mudó de Basalt High School a Roaring Fork High School en Carbondale.
Mandatory Evacuation Order for all homes to the east of Upper Cattle Creek Rd. Evacuation Center is now at Roaring Fork High School.
*Update to the last Pre Evacuation Alert* Notice for Missouri Heights only, including all of Upper Cattle Creek Road and East to the Garfield County Line. This is an advisement for a possible evac order. There is no mandatory evacuation, but you are advised to prepare for evacuation.
This is an advisement for a possible evac order. There is no mandatory evacuation, but you are advised to prepare for evacuation.
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, AND EXTENDING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, EAGLE COUNTY EMERGENCY OFFICIALS HAVE ISSUED AN EVACUATION ORDER FOR ALL PERSONS LIVING, WORKING, OR TRAVELING IN THE VICINITY OF EL JEBEL MOBILE HOME PARK. THIS AREA IS AT IMMEDIATE RISK FROM WILDFIRE. EN EFECTO INMEDIATAMENTE, Y HASTA NUEVO AVISO, OFICIALES DE EMERGENCIA DEL CONDADO DE EAGLE HAN EMITIDO UNA ORDEN DE EVACUACIN PARA TODAS LAS PERSONAS QUE VIVEN, TRABAJAN O ESTN VIAJANDO EN EL REA DE EL JEBEL MOBILE HOME PARK. ESTA REA EST EN RIESGO INMEDIATO DE INCENDIO FORESTALL
Power to Roaring Fork Valley above Basalt is at risk due to fire. Prepare for up to 72 hours.
Homestead, Sopris, Spur, Tucker Hillside Curtis Longhorn all addresses on N side of Midland Ave. Emergency evacuation for wildland fire. Evacuate immediately. Shelter Basalt High School
Evacuación de emergencia para incendios forestales. Evacuar inmediatamente. Shelter Basalt High School
Homestead, Sopris, Spur, Tucker Hillside Curtis, Longhorn and all addresses on N side of Midland Ave. This is an advisement for a possible evac order. There is no mandatory evacuation, but you are advised to prepare for evacuation.. Esta es una sugerencia para una posible orden de evacuación. No hay evacuación obligatoria, pero se recomienda prepararse para la ervacuación.
Homestead Trailer Park. the Wilds (Promontory and Wildsprings) Ridge Rd, Pinion and Cedar Dr. Emergency evacuation for wildland fire. Evacuate immediately. Shelter Basalt High School
Evacuación de emergencia para incendios forestales. Evacuar inmediatamente. Shelter Basalt High School
Anticipate Evacuation orders to remain in place overnight. Evacuation Center is at Basalt High School. For more information follow @EagleCountySO on Facebook or Twitter.
Smoke coming from the Lake Christine Fire in Basalt affecting most of the Roaring Fork Valley. The Air Quality may change depending on your location, time of day, winds, etc. If smoke becomes thick in a particular neighborhood, residents may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and the elderly.Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles due to smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.All persons should consider limiting outdoor when moderate to heavy smoke is present. In general, if visibility is less than 5 miles in your neighborhood due to smoke, air quality has reached a level that is unhealthy.
Fire is still active and 0% contained. Fire operations continuing today. All evacuation orders are still in place for Hillcrest, Silverado, Original, Pine Ridge, and Sagewood neighborhoods. Evacuation center is open at Basalt High School. All information for this event will continue to be provided through Pitkin Alert and Eagle County Alert as it becomes available, do not call 911 for updates.
Aspen 4th of July parade detour starts at 9am. Expect heavy delays and heavy traffic. Follow the detour routes.
Due a fire at Lake Christine: Two Rivers Rd to Downtown Basalt will be closed to traffic in both directions. No Estimated Time of Reopening
wildland fire at Lake Christine/ residents in the area of the Wilds, Hillcrest and Silverado, original rd, pine ridge and sagewood, be prepared for evacuation d10
