Dry Creek Fire Crews Make Progress as Evacuations Remain in Effect

Description: Firefighters on the Dry Creek Fire have made progress building handline and installing hose lays along the western perimeter, while the eastern perimeter is secure. Evacuations remain in effect as crews monitor winds, hot spots, and electric line inspections...


Published: 06/24/2026
Byline: SECO News

UPDATE ON DRY CREEK FIRE

Firefighters have made good progress constructing direct handline and installing hose lays along the western perimeter of the fire. The eastern perimeter is secure, and crews are focused on extinguishing interior hot spots.
 
Current resources assigned to the incident include three type 2 hand crews, a suppression module, nine fire engines, and two water tenders. Aircraft are in the area and available if needed.
 
Evacuations are expected to remain in effect as forecasted winds are expected to test established fire lines and electric lines are inspected. Visit https://bit.ly/4vB0wr2 for Garfield County’s evacuation map for all evacuation updates.

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