Incident Update Peak Fire

Situation Summary

10/7/2024: We have a decrease in acreage from 404 to 344 acres by walking the perimeter of the fire getting a more accurate calculation of the actual burned area. Firefighters are dealing with a number of hazards, snags being one of the major concerns for firefighter safety working around them, and the potential that they could fall and compromise the fire control line. Crews will continue to work on the green islands within the burn area, making sure that there won’t be a risk to flare ups causing the fire to reignite.

Crews will continue with mop up today securing the containment line and any areas with heat making sure the fire is dead out. We will continue to fight the fire from the ground and the air using the Black Hawk Type 1 helicopter and our local Type 2 helicopter from Bald Mountain, dropping water on hot spots to assist with the fire suppression efforts. Our number one concern is for firefighter and public safety.

For more information visit: Peak Fire Information / InciWeb (wildfire.gov)

Evacuation Information:

Road Closures

A soft closure on forest road 4N12 is now in place at the intersection of 4N12 known as Hammill Canyon Loop. The closure is for public safety due to several snags, aircraft in the area and firefighters and equipment working on the ground. The closure will be assessed daily and stay in place until it is safe for the public to go back in.

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Engines

13

Water Tenders

5

Helicopters

2

Hand Crews

6

Total Personnel

230