The lightning-caused Fish Creek fire was discovered on Oct. 26, 2023, and has grown to 3,300 acres. The fire is burning with low intensity while consuming forest debris on the ground. Firefighters are monitoring the growth of this fire that is 32 miles southwest of Alpine, north of Forest Road 25U, south of the Black River, east of Forest Road 25, and west of the Fish Creek drainage.
This fire is being closely monitored for impacts to values at risk. A point-protection strategy will be implemented if the values at risk become threatened. There are no evacuations or threats to...