Poitry Fire Ignites in Las Animas County Near Kim, Colorado; Air Tankers and Multiple Agencies Respond

Description: The Poitry Fire, has started in Poitry Canyon near Kim, Colorado. Crews, air tankers, and multiple agencies are responding after the fire was reportedly sparked by grinding work.

Multiple Agencies Responding to Fast-Moving Fire

The Kim Volunteer Fire Department, along with mutual aid partners, is currently on scene battling the fire. According to early reports, multiple agencies are assisting in the response within Kim’s fire protection district, highlighting the seriousness of the situation.

Resources previously assigned to the Schwachheim Fire have now been fully reassigned to the Poitry Fire, indicating a shift in priority due to this new incident.

Air and Ground Resources Deployed

Fire managers have ordered significant aerial and ground support to combat the wildfire, including:

Two Single Engine Air Tankers (SEATs)

Two Large Air Tankers (LATs)

A Multi-Mission Aircraft (MMA) for coordination and mapping

The Tava suppression module

These resources are expected to assist with fire retardant drops, reconnaissance, and containment efforts.

Cause of the Poitry Fire

Initial information indicates the fire was started by individuals conducting grinding work, a common ignition source during dry and windy conditions. Officials have not yet released further details, and the incident remains under investigation.

Ongoing Updates Expected

Authorities say the situation is still developing, and more information will be released as it becomes available. Fire behavior, containment progress, and potential impacts to nearby communities are not yet fully known.

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Photos Courtesy of Kim Fire Protection District