FINAL UPDATE Smoke Sighting in Gilpin County

07/10/13 @ 3:13 p.m.- Good News!! The smoke sighting which was a 10' x 10' smoldering brush area is now fully contained. The Forest Service helicopter dumped 14 buckets of water and was able to lay the fire down. Crews will monitor the area through this evening.

UPDATE Smoke Sighting in Gilpin County

07/10/13 @ 12:28 p.m. - The Forest Service helicopter is doing water dumps on the smoke sighting. There are no flames and no concern at this time.

UPDATE Smoke Sighting in Gilpin County

07/10/13 @ 11:49 - Smoke sighting is going to be a 10' x 10' smoldering area in rocky terrain near the Wheeler subdivision.

Smoke Sighting Reported In Gilpin County

07/10/13 @ 11:30 a.m. Reports of smoke sighting in the area of South Beaver Creek Rd. and Hwy 119 in Gilpin County. Spotters in area attempting to get an exact location. Forest Service has deployed a helicopter to assist in locating smoke sighting.