The cameron peak fire has been less active in the last couple of days.
13+ Cameron Peak Fire Satellite Gif. The cameron peak fire ignited on august 13 on the arapaho and roosevelt national forests near cameron pass and chambers lake. However, there are undoubtably numerous areas on the fire that are still burning and where much still needs to be.
Emily Fischer Encounters Cameron Peak Fire While Backpacking With Family Department Of Atmospheric Science Colorado State University from www.atmos.colostate.edu
There were 25 major wildfires burning in california. The cameron peak fire saw massive growth monday, particularly in its northeastern section, and grew more than 40,000 acres ahead of the cold front. Hot, dry, windy weather, combined with critically dry fuels has been driving rapid fire growth.
Hot, dry, windy weather, combined with critically dry fuels has been driving rapid fire growth.
Forest service on wednesday asked the public to submit information on the ignition of the cameron peak fire, which is believed to have been human caused. It is burning in heavy timber stands over rugged terrain. The cameron peak fire saw massive growth monday, particularly in its northeastern section, and grew more than 40,000 acres ahead of the cold front. Significant winds and record high temperatures continuing today have increased the spread of the fire, which is now at over 34,000 acres, an increase of approximately 10,000 acres since friday.
