Beehive Fire Near Paradox Grows to 336 Acres and Is 57% Contained

Containment gains have let crews focus on mop-up because a Temporary Flight Restriction is keeping firefighting aircraft clear of unauthorized traffic.

Overview

The Beehive Fire on Carpenter Ridge near Paradox, Colorado has burned 336 acres and is 57% contained, according to the latest incident update.
Fire managers say lightning started the blaze and crews have tightened control lines by mopping up interior hot spots and working around the entire perimeter.
About 105 personnel and resources including engines, smokejumpers, hand crews, water tenders, and helicopters remain assigned to suppression and patrol duties.
The Bureau of Land Management has put Stage 1 fire restrictions in place across the Uncompahgre Field Office and a Temporary Flight Restriction is active to protect aerial operations; there are no evacuations or road closures.
Forecasters warn of dry conditions and periods of gusty winds that could test containment, so crews will continue patrols and reinforcement of control lines to limit any renewed spread.