The fire is now approximately 25-35 acres. The fire is burning on private property about a half mile west of Clear Creek County. It is also approximately 1 mile from the Arapahoe National Forest.
There is one known structure within the fire perimeter. Earlier today 100 homes were threatened. Firefighters made structure protection a priority and as a result no structures have been lost.
A type II helicopter has been actively dropping water on the fire. A SEAT (Single Engine Air Tanker) made three retardant drops on the fire earlier today.
There is no estimated containment at this time. The fire, however, is currently laying down. It is largely burning on a north east aspect which is aiding in the cooling of the fire behavior.
Some residents will be allowed back into the area soon. Announcements regarding the re-population plan will be announced at the 8:00 PM media briefing. Detailed information will also be provided via this blog soon. Please be aware that some residents will not be allowed back into the area at this time. As always, please use your own discretion and care as you enter the area. When in doubt, leave.
Stay tuned for additional updates.
Monday, June 3, 2013
Cooperating Agencies
The following agencies are currently cooperating in the fire fighting effort:
Fire Agencies:
Evergreen Fire Rescue
North Fork Fire
Elk Creek Fire
Foothills Fire and Rescue
Inter-canyon Fire/Rescue
Indian Hills Fire/Rescue
Law Enforcement Agencies
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Colorado State Patrol
Fire Agencies:
Evergreen Fire Rescue
North Fork Fire
Elk Creek Fire
Foothills Fire and Rescue
Inter-canyon Fire/Rescue
Indian Hills Fire/Rescue
Law Enforcement Agencies
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Colorado State Patrol
Blue Bell Fire Incident Map
Here is the Blue Bell incident map. We will add more detail as it comes available.
Direct Link: https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=218308087804585678217.0004de488a598ee78195e&msa=0&ll=39.776353,-105.296402&spn=0.308715,0.617294
View Blue Bell Fire in a larger map
Direct Link: https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=218308087804585678217.0004de488a598ee78195e&msa=0&ll=39.776353,-105.296402&spn=0.308715,0.617294
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Bluebell Fire Initial Update
At approximately 2:00 PM a fire was reported in the area of the 33000 block of BlueBell Circle. The fire was titled the "Bluebell Fire" at 3:20 PM. As of 4:30 PM the fire was approximately 4 acres in size and was moving in a southwestern direction. 100 homes are currently threatened by the fire but no structures have been lost.
A CodeRED emergency evacuation alert was sent to 9,911 phone numbers at 3:05 p.m. A second call was placed at 3:50 p.m. to 2,829 phones.
The evacuation alert called for a level 3 evacuation within a four mile radius of the 33000 block of BlueBell Circle. The level 3 evacuation area is bordered to the South by Hwy 285, North to Buffalo Park Road, East to Hwy 73, and West to the Jefferson County Line.
Clear Creek County executed a level three evacuation of the Brookforest Estates in Clear Creek County.
An evacuation shelter has been set up at Conifer High School.
Large animals may be evacuated to the Jefferson County Fairgrounds and small animals may be taken to the Foothills Animal Shelter in Golden.
A helicopter is making water drops single engine air tanker (SEAT) is on scene assisting in the fire fighting efforts.
Media staging area will be at the Evergreen Fire Station (was initially reported as Evergreen High School - this has since changed).
For further updates on this incident please follow this blog. We are also providing updates on Twitter via @jeffcosheriffco
A CodeRED emergency evacuation alert was sent to 9,911 phone numbers at 3:05 p.m. A second call was placed at 3:50 p.m. to 2,829 phones.
The evacuation alert called for a level 3 evacuation within a four mile radius of the 33000 block of BlueBell Circle. The level 3 evacuation area is bordered to the South by Hwy 285, North to Buffalo Park Road, East to Hwy 73, and West to the Jefferson County Line.
Clear Creek County executed a level three evacuation of the Brookforest Estates in Clear Creek County.
An evacuation shelter has been set up at Conifer High School.
Large animals may be evacuated to the Jefferson County Fairgrounds and small animals may be taken to the Foothills Animal Shelter in Golden.
A helicopter is making water drops single engine air tanker (SEAT) is on scene assisting in the fire fighting efforts.
Media staging area will be at the Evergreen Fire Station (was initially reported as Evergreen High School - this has since changed).
For further updates on this incident please follow this blog. We are also providing updates on Twitter via @jeffcosheriffco
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
The Integrated Social Media Strategy
During the Lower North Fork Fire the Jefferson County Type III Incident Management Team engaged the public using a fully integrated social media strategy.
This blog post provides access to a number of resources, archives, and documents that explain how the integrated strategy worked.
We are releasing these statistical and analytical documents in order to share with our local and global community the strategy's many successes and lessons learned.
If you have any questions about any of this material or how it was obtained please contact us at jeffcosheriff@gmail.com.
Report:
Powerpoint Presentation
Summary Sheets:
Twitter (@jeffcosheriffco) Documentation and Analysis
Feedback via Twitter and Email:
This blog post provides access to a number of resources, archives, and documents that explain how the integrated strategy worked.
We are releasing these statistical and analytical documents in order to share with our local and global community the strategy's many successes and lessons learned.
If you have any questions about any of this material or how it was obtained please contact us at jeffcosheriff@gmail.com.
Report:
Powerpoint Presentation
Summary Sheets:
Twitter (@jeffcosheriffco) Documentation and Analysis
- Each tweet from @JeffcoSheriffCo with statisistics via Crowdbooster.com
- Documentation of every Tweet sent via @jeffcosheriffco via Twitter
- Documentation of all Tweets containing @JeffcoSheriffCo as Produced by Rowfeeder.com:
- @JeffcoSheriffCo Statistics and Data as Produced by Rowfeeder.com
- Klout Statistics and Data as produced by Klout.com
- #LowerNorthForkFire Hashtag Statistics
- #LowerNorthForkFire Tweets (3/28/12-4/6/12)
- Notable #LowerNorthForkFire Tweets
- Blog Post Day 1 (March 26th)
- Blog Post Day 2 (March 27th)
- Blog Post Day 3 (March 28th)
- Blog Post Day 4 (March 29th)
- Blog Post Day 5 (March 30th)
- Blog Posts Day 6 (March 31st)
- Blog Post Day 7 (April 1st)
- Blog Post Day 8 (April 2nd)
- Blog Statistics and Data as produced by Blogger
Feedback via Twitter and Email:
- Positive Feedback via Twitter
- Suggestions/Criticism of @JeffcoSheriffCo’s use of Social Media
- Social Media Feedback sent to jeffcosheriff@gmail.com
Monday, April 2, 2012
Lower North Fork Fire Final Update: 4/2/12 1720:
This will be the last Lower North Fork Fire update.
We will no longer be providing updates about the Lower North Fork Fire via this blog.
The purpose of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Emergency blog is to provide updates regarding an incident during its emergency and immediate response stages. The fire is now 100% contained and all evacuation orders have been lifted. With these announcements there is no need for the frequent updates provided by this blog.
We recognize that while the emergency and immediate response stages have passed the recovery stage is just beginning. Please visit http://www.jeffco.us/ to learn more about Jefferson County's ongoing recovery efforts.
The Mountain Resource Center will also continue to function as a resource center (see prior blog post).
The use of social media during an active emergency situation is an ongoing learning effort. We would love to hear back from the community about our use of this blog and our twitter account (@jeffcosheriffco). Please write your comments about our use of social media to jeffcosheriff@gmail.com.
During an emergency do not contact Jefferson County Sheriff's Office via social media. Always call 911 in an emergency and 303-271-0211 in a non-emergency.
We will no longer be providing updates about the Lower North Fork Fire via this blog.
The purpose of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Emergency blog is to provide updates regarding an incident during its emergency and immediate response stages. The fire is now 100% contained and all evacuation orders have been lifted. With these announcements there is no need for the frequent updates provided by this blog.
We recognize that while the emergency and immediate response stages have passed the recovery stage is just beginning. Please visit http://www.jeffco.us/ to learn more about Jefferson County's ongoing recovery efforts.
The Mountain Resource Center will also continue to function as a resource center (see prior blog post).
The use of social media during an active emergency situation is an ongoing learning effort. We would love to hear back from the community about our use of this blog and our twitter account (@jeffcosheriffco). Please write your comments about our use of social media to jeffcosheriff@gmail.com.
During an emergency do not contact Jefferson County Sheriff's Office via social media. Always call 911 in an emergency and 303-271-0211 in a non-emergency.
Thank You Message from the Type 1 IMT
Click on link to see a message from the Type 1 Incident Management Team from the Great Basin:
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B_3vHjXvTmbCaklaSFZRSVdSaHVLNEhSSmxoYzRsdw
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B_3vHjXvTmbCaklaSFZRSVdSaHVLNEhSSmxoYzRsdw
Additional Resources from Jeffco Public Health
Jefferson County Public Health has provided the following three resources. Residents moving back into the area affected by the Lower North Fork Fire are encouraged to read this information.
General information regarding moving back into an area affected by wildfire:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_3vHjXvTmbCdThoeGltZTRUNktocElqVURzR2YzZw/edit
Food Safety:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_3vHjXvTmbCbmhjT3pBd0NUbDZNZXk1Wm1TcERvQQ/edit
Information about safety around properties damaged by wildfires:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_3vHjXvTmbCSEw4YVZfTVNSLWFMZDhHdGtjcHN4dw/edit
General information regarding moving back into an area affected by wildfire:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_3vHjXvTmbCdThoeGltZTRUNktocElqVURzR2YzZw/edit
Food Safety:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_3vHjXvTmbCbmhjT3pBd0NUbDZNZXk1Wm1TcERvQQ/edit
Information about safety around properties damaged by wildfires:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_3vHjXvTmbCSEw4YVZfTVNSLWFMZDhHdGtjcHN4dw/edit
Resources Available at the Mountain Resource Center:
On Tuesday morning at 9:00 AM the Mountain Resource Center (MRC) will be open to provide further assistance to those affected by the Lower North Fork Fire.
The Disaster Recovery Center that has been operating at West Jefferson Middle School will be closing at 7:00 PM this evening.
The Mountain Resource Center will be open M-F from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Those affected by the fire who need further assistance can come to this location. The MRC can also be reached at 303-838-7552 or via info@mrcco.org.
The address for the MRC is 11030 Kitty Drive, Conifer, CO 80433.
The Disaster Recovery Center that has been operating at West Jefferson Middle School will be closing at 7:00 PM this evening.
The Mountain Resource Center will be open M-F from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Those affected by the fire who need further assistance can come to this location. The MRC can also be reached at 303-838-7552 or via info@mrcco.org.
The address for the MRC is 11030 Kitty Drive, Conifer, CO 80433.
Hazardous Waste Material Disposal
Residents living in the area affected by the Lower North Fork Fire are advised not to remove any of the fire damaged debris from their property. A plan is being put into place to facilitate the removal of those debris.
Fire damaged debris must be discarded in accordance with appropriate hazardous material guidelines. Information will be dissiminated to affected property owners soon.
No Citizen Briefings Scheduled for 4/2/12
There are no citizen briefings scheduled for 4/2/12. Should a briefing be necessary we will send out a notification via this website and via our twitter account (@jeffcosheriffco).
Safety Precautions for Re-Entry and Clean Up after Fire
Here is a very informative flier provided by the Jefferson County Public Health and the Incident Management Team Safety Officer. This is a must read for anyone moving back into the areas affected by the Lower North Fork Fire.
You can view the flier here: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_3vHjXvTmbCbko2NFc0NWpSa1NZWTdrVVB5M0JvZw/edit
Copy and paste link into your browser if the website link is note clickable.
You can view the flier here: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_3vHjXvTmbCbko2NFc0NWpSa1NZWTdrVVB5M0JvZw/edit
Copy and paste link into your browser if the website link is note clickable.
No Media Briefing Scheduled for Monday, 4/2/12:
There are no media briefings scheduled for Monday, 4/2/12. Should a briefing be necessary a notification will be sent via this website and via twitter, @jeffcosheriffco.
No Media Tours of Kuehster Road
There will be no media tours of Kuehster Road today.
Kuehster Road remains open only to residents of the area.
Kuehster Road is closed to the media and general public in order to promote continued safety and privacy as residents move back in the area. Protecting the privacy of the home owners along Kuehster Road is a top priority.
Kuehster Road remains open only to residents of the area.
Kuehster Road is closed to the media and general public in order to promote continued safety and privacy as residents move back in the area. Protecting the privacy of the home owners along Kuehster Road is a top priority.
Jefferson County Public Health Message:
Residents of areas affected by the Lower North Fork Fire region are encouraged to contact Jefferson County Public Health with questions regarding personal protection and health concerns. Anyone seeking health information associated with moving back into the fire area should call 303-271-5700.
You can also find more information by visiting the Jeffco Public Health wildfire page at: http://jeffco.us/health/health_T111_R298.htm
You can also find more information by visiting the Jeffco Public Health wildfire page at: http://jeffco.us/health/health_T111_R298.htm
Lower North Fork Fire Update: 4/2/12 0945:
At approximately 9:30 AM the Intermountain Rural Electric Association along with insurance adjusters and the Red Cross will be given access into the Lower North Fork Fire region. The representatives of these agencies are being escorted by members of the Incident Management Team. This is part of the continued effort to assess damages and prepare plans to restore services to all areas affected by the fire.
Updated Map of Lower North Fork Fire Area: 4/2/12 at 0800:
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Weather Forecast from the National Weather Service
National Weather Service Forecast for the Lower North Fork Fire Area (Specifically for Conifer)
http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Conifer&state=CO&site=BOU&textField1=39.52&textField2=-105.3&e=0
Today: wind between 15 and 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Blustery, with a north northeast wind between 15 and 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tuesday: Snow likely before noon, then a chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 38. Breezy, with a north wind between 12 and 15 mph becoming calm. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. East wind at 9 mph becoming west. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.
http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Conifer&state=CO&site=BOU&textField1=39.52&textField2=-105.3&e=0
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