The Spring Creek Fire has grown to 2,859 acres and is 20% contained as of Wednesday afternoon, authorities reported.
More than 350 fire personnel are working around the blaze, which broke out on June 24 southwest of Parachute. That day, firefighters and aerial crews worked to keep fires to about 200 acres on a mix of private land and Bureau of Land Management land. The fire grew on June 26, when hot, dry and windy conditions pushed it to grow beyond 2,500 acres.
As firefighters continue to protect the values at risk, more resources have been arriving to the scene to help. Crews have been strategizing the best places to construct direct and indirect fire lines. Helicopters are also working around the fire. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment said an air quality health advisory is in effect for southern Garfield County and northern Mesa County until 9 a.m. Thursday due to the smoke impacts. Smoke may move east and northeast of the fire Wednesday with periods of moderate to heavy smoke in Rulison, Rifle, Antlers and Silt, the CDPHE said. Heavier smoke is possible late Wednesday through early Thursday as it settles in lower elevations.
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