Approximate Location
Incident Overview
The Hewlett Fire was reported Monday afternoon 5/14/12 on the Canyon Lakes Ranger District of the Roosevelt National Forest. The fire is located approximately 20 miles northwest of Fort Collins, 10 miles west of the junction of Hwy 14 and Hwy 287 near the Hewlett Gulch Trail in the Poudre Canyon.The fire is 100% contained and control. Burn Area Emergency Response (BAER) implementation has been completed. The Greyrock and Hewlett Gulch Trails remain closed.
Firefighters appreciate the support that the public has shown while they have been serving them.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Human-caused |
| Date of Origin | Monday May 14th, 2012 approx. 01:00 PM |
| Location | Northeast of Hewlett Gulch Trailhead, north of Highway 14 in the Poudre Canyon |
Current Situation
| Size | 7,685 acres |
|---|---|
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Tuesday May 22nd, 2012 approx. 06:00 PM |
| Fuels Involved | Primarily open timber, grass, and shrubs. |
| Significant Events | Burn Area Emergency Recovery (BAER) implementation is expect to start in late July. |
Outlook
| Growth Potential | Low |
|---|---|
| Terrain Difficulty | High |
| Remarks | Burned acres by ownership: Private 1,322, state 245, USFS 6,118. |
