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With the Yeso Fire spread throughout the predetermined confinement area, Carson National Forest fire crews today are continuing to focus on securing the fire’s edge.  

Yesterday, crews evaluated interior portions and physically walked the boundary of the predetermined area with a GPS unit. Now with better mapping, the predetermined area—and the fire’s size—is 650 acres, confined primarily by existing roads. Containment remains at zero. 

“We’ve had line around the fire for days,” said District Ranger Angie Krall, “but we want to make sure there is no chance of it spilling over before reporting containment increases.” 

Crews take several actions to secure the line and increase containment, including monitoring outside the predetermined area for spots, moving heavier fuels on the line into the interior, mopping up against roads and chipping road-adjacent ladder fuels that were removed last week. 

Although ignitions are complete, fire managers expect some residual smoke to continue to be visible this week. 

The lightning-caused Yeso Fire was first reported on July 9. For safety, crews are using a less aggressive strategy to indirectly contain the fire, primarily along existing roads, while it provides ecosystem benefits within the interior. 

The area remains open, including the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail and Forest Service roads. The driving public is asked to slow down for fire personnel. 

An overview of the Yeso Fire suppression strategy and area fire ecology is available on the Carson National Forest website. Public information officers are updating InciWeb and can be reached at 505-216-6793. 

This will be the final regular Yeso Fire update unless conditions change.