Trail Creek Fire, Lake George, CO

There were actually three separate fires that started north of Lake George. Circumstances are suspicious, evidence is being coletcde and a federal investigator has been requested by the Forst Service chief.

Resources, ground and air, are being diverted from the Springer Fire. The Teller County Wildland Task Force (one engine from each Teller County fire deprtment) is responding to Lake George to assist.

Update 20120625 1219

There are actually four fires. The first three will be called Trail Creek 1, 2 and 3 and are in Park County. The fourth one is called the Crystal Fire. All are along Trial Creek Rd north out of Lake George. All fires have personnel on scene. There is a fire supression 'copter above the fire with water as well. At this time, it appears they have a good handle on all of these.

More Fires on the Western Edge of Teller County

Forest Service and Lake George VFD are responding to a fire at the shooting range just north of Lake George. The Florissant VFD is responding as well. Black smoke has been sighted. Forces are close and hopefully they can get on top of this one quickly.

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11:28am - The Teller County Wildland Fire Taskforce has been put on standby alert at their home stations.

USFS chief is reporting a second start  1/10th mile from the initial start. Lake George VFD is jumping on that. The helicopter assigned to the Springer Fire is in the air over the fire.