Sunday evening update for Rock Creek Fire
Rock Creek Fire update for Sunday, July 11
By:
Kailey Neitzel
and last updated 2021-07-11 21:20:10-04
NEAR WOLF CREEK â The
Rock Creek Fire north of Wolf Creek and west of Craig has now burned an estimated 3,420 acres. The fire started along Highway 287 on Saturday afternoon and spread toward Interstate 15 after an incident with broken machinery sparked the flames.
Resource on the fire on Sunday included 14 engines, three water tenders; two road graders; one dozer; and two helicopters. Containment is now estimated at about 80%.
âCrews are going to continue to work the fireâs edge through the night, so the fire will be staffed overnight,â said Incident Commander Scott Knauer. âOnce we decide how the progress went today, weâll determine the right staffing level for tomorrow, but there will be personnel on the fire working it for the next couple of days.â