4/14 5pm afternoon update for the Fort Lyon and Bent’s Fort Fire

Description: Courtesy Photo of fire crews mopping up hot spots on the Bents Fort Fire. As these interior pockets of fuel continue to burn, some smoke and flames will be visible.


Published: 04/14/2022
Byline: Hart

4/14 5pm afternoon update for the Fort Lyon and Bent’s Fort Fire

Fort Lyon Fire

2909 acres

50% contained

Bent’s Fort Fire

1656 acres (reduction in acreage is due to better mapping)

25% contained

Crews continue to strengthen fire lines and mop up hotspots on both fires. Pockets of heat remain in the interior of the burn areas where there are large pockets of heavy vegetation. Winds have been relatively calm  today compared to previous days and crews are making good progress on both fires. We will post another update with acreage and containment this evening. 

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