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Daily Video Briefings on Lake Christine Fire

7/23/2018

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The Type 2 Incident Management Team is doing a great job keeping all of us in-the-loop with daily information about the Lake Christine fire.

               Please check in by  CLICKING HERE  for the latest updates from the team. 

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Lake Christine Fire Grows - Temporary Flight Restrictions in Aspen Airspace Expanded

7/19/2018

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(Aspen, CO) The Lake Christine fire is now moving in a northeasterly direction in the vicinity of Basalt Mountain. Increased aerial fire attacks have been ordered to help maintain containment of the blaze.


Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs), that have been in effect since the fire broke out July 3rd, remain in place. Because of the need for increased aerial fire attacks the TFR, which was scaled back as the fire became more contained, will be fully expanded again beginning tomorrow at 9 a.m. and continue through 9 p.m. daily until further notice. 


Commercial flight arrivals and some departures are expected to be impacted. While some flights may be allowed to arrive and depart from the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport, schedules will be less predictable as airspace is made available for the aerial fire attack. 


Travelers are advised to check with their airlines for the most up-to-date flight information or go to www.aspenairport.com for arrival and departure information. 


The TFR will remain in effect until further notice. 


“While we are aware of the inconvenience the TFR is causing travelers, our top priority is honoring the TFR and the fire-fighting effort in our community,” said Aspen/Pitkin County Airport Director,  John Kinney. 


Updates will be posted on the Airport Facebook (Facebook.com/flyaspensnowmass) and Twitter (@FlyAspenAirport pages. 

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Lake Christine Fire Burning Heavy Timber

7/19/2018

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The Aspen Times did a good job reporting on the Lake Christine fire today. Please read Scott Condon's article by CLICKING HERE

Photo by Pitkin County's Ann Driggers below taken in the earlier days of the blaze. 

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Lake Christine Fire - Recovery

7/13/2018

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Please check out the Lake Christine Fire Public Health Information Website by clicking the link below:
FIRE RECOVERY PUBLIC HEALTH INFORMATION

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Lake Christine Fire Recovery Phase - Public Health Information for Returning Evacuees

7/10/2018

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The Lake Christine fire in Basalt/El Jebel/Missouri Heights is expected to reach 45% containment by the end of the day - weather permitting.

​As we enter the "recovery phase" of this incident please refer to this useful Public Health information regarding food and water safety, things you need to know about returning home after evacuation, etc.
                                                                                                 CLICK HERE 
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Prepare for Possible Power Outage

7/5/2018

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​Lake Christine Fire Updates
https://www.facebook.com/EagleCountySO/
http://www.eaglecounty.us/Sheriff/

Questions about the fire? Call 970-510-0705

​7/5/2018 5:00 p.m.

Potential For Extended Power Outage Update

Residents and visitors in the upper Roaring Fork Valley between El Jebel and Aspen are asked to prepare for a power outage of up to 72 hours should utility lines serving these areas succumb to the Lake Christine wildfire.

During and extended power outage, essential Pitkin County Services including 
Sheriff's Office, Public Health, Economic Assistance, Adult and Family Services, and Clerk and Recorder will be located at the Pitkin County Courthouse. 

                                                             
Here's What You Can Do Now to Prepare

  • Sign up for Pitkin Alert BEFORE you need it! This is the way we will alert you in an emergency. 

  • Do what you can to maintain power on your electronic devices including cell phone, lap top, etc. Backup battery sources or solar chargers are recommended. This will keep you connected to information we want to share with you. 

  • Should an extended power outage occur, updates will be posted on the Pitkin Emergency website at www.pitkinemergency.org and shared on the Pitkin County Facebook and Twitter pages. 


Power Outage Preparedness
https://www.ready.gov/power-outages

Highway Travel Information/Road Conditions
http://www.cotrip.org/home.htm

Airport Travel Information
http://aspenairport.com/

Aspen Valley Hospital Information
https://www.aspenvalleyhospital.org/





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Lake Christine Fire in Basalt, Colorado

7/4/2018

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For updates on the Lake Christine fire in Basalt, Colorado please refer to the Eagle County Sheriff's Office Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/EagleCountySO/. All updates will be posted there:
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