Two Lightning Fires Near Carpenter Ridge Hold Ground as Crews Reinforce Containment
The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning that dry thunderstorms could drive renewed spread, so air resources are staged to respond.
Overview
- Two lightning-caused wildfires are burning near Carpenter Ridge with the Beehive at 336 acres and 30% contained and the Paradox Trail at 53 acres and 50% contained.
- Incident management teams report steady progress tying in handlines, securing flanks and conducting mop-up while the Beehive has shown no growth since the prior day.
- Crews assigned include engines, smokejumpers, hand crews, water tenders and helicopters, with 105 personnel on the Beehive and 83 on the Paradox Trail.
- A Temporary Flight Restriction is in effect over the incident area and the BLM has imposed Stage 1 fire restrictions across portions of six counties, with officials warning that unauthorized drones can force firefighting aircraft to ground.
- Very dry fuels, low humidity and gusty winds make weather the chief near-term risk for growth and officials urge nearby residents to monitor smoke outlooks and sign up for local emergency alerts.