FINAL UPDATE ON DAKOTA HILL FIRE IN GILPIN COUNTY

06/27/13 @5:00 P.M. - The Dakota Mountain fire has been controlled as of 3:00 p.m. today. The fire is extinguished and crews are ceasing operations. The fire size stayed at 1/4 acre. Forest Service is still investigating and no cause has yet been determined.

UPDATE ON DAKOTA HILL FIRE IN GILPIN COUNTY

06/27/13 @ 9:00 A.M. - Crews met for a briefing at 8: 15 this morning. The fire remains at 1/4 acre and Type 2 hand crew estimates they will have containment this afternoon. Helicopter operations may resume today but will be used for observation only. At present time all of forest service property within Gilpin County are on Stage 1 fire restrictions. The Dakota Hill Fire is on national forest service property and is being investigated by the forest service. Cause has not yet been determined.

LATEST UPDATE ON GILPIN COUNTY FIRE

06/26/13 @9:30 p.m. - At approximately 7:00 p.m. one helicopter water drop was completed which diminished the fire considerably. Helicopter operations were stopped and fire crews ceased operations for the night. A Type 2 hand crew from South Dakota will hike into the area tonight to assess the fire. At the present time the size of the fire is estimated at 1/4 acre. Crews will meet with the Type II team for a briefing at 8:00 a.m. tomorrow morning and will resume operations.

GILPIN COUNTY FIRE UPDATE

06/26/13 @2020 - The Dakota Mountain fire in Gilpin County remains small due to the remote location and terrain. Due to safety concerns, fire crews are standing down for the night but will monitor through the night. Crews will meet at 8:00 a.m. tomorrow morning to reassess conditions and plans for the day.

Fire in Gilpin County

06/26/13 @ 1947 - There is a fire in Gilpin County located on Dakota Mountain approximately 4 miles west of mile marker 10.5 of Highway 119. Still assessing size. Several fire departments are on scene. No structures are threatened and no evacations have been issued.

UPDATED TEMPORARY FIRE RESTRICTIONS FOR GILPIN COUNTY COLORADO

Fire Restrictions for Gilpin County have been updated. Please visit the Gilpin County website for the latest Fire Restrictions.

EVACUATION PREPAREDNESS

To learn WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU MUST EVACUATE, visit our home page at EVACUATION LEVELS have been established and are supported by the Gilpin County Sheriff's Office and the Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners. They are as follows: LEVEL 1: A Level 1 Evacuation means be ready. Residents should be aware of the danger that exists in their area. You should make preparations to be ready to leave, and then monitor local media outlets. Residents with special needs (such as the elderly or those with a susceptibility to breathing problems) are advised to evacuate. People with livestock or pets should consider moving them out of the area. Evacuations at this time are voluntary, but if you have concerns, evacuate now. LEVEL 2: A Level 2 Evacuation means leave soon. There is significant potential of danger in your area, and residents should relocate to a shelter or with family/friends outside the affected area. You need to leave as soon as possible. LEVEL 3: A Level 3 Evacuation means leave immediately. Danger in your area is current and imminent. There is no time to gather belongings. Leave immediately.