Grand Valley Fire Protection District
Parachute, Colorado – July 6, 2026 – The Battlement Trail Fire, which started on July 5, 2026, at approximately 1645 hours, is now 99% contained. Fire crews will continue monitoring the area over the next several days before declaring full containment. The total fire area was mapped at 20.8 acres.
A coordinated multi-agency response ensured rapid progress toward containment.
Resources included:
- Upper Colorado River Fire – Engines and unified command
- Colorado River Fire Rescue – Engine and crew
- De Beque Fire – Engine and crew
- Angry Bear Firefighter LLC – Hand crew
- Grand Valley Fire Protection District – Two Type 6 engines, one Type 1 structure engine, one tender, and command vehicles
- Aviation support included three helicopters providing water drops, reconnaissance, and support to ground crews.
Local partners supported emergency operations throughout the incident. The Garfield County Emergency Manager, Parachute Police Department, Garfield County Sheriff’s Office, Colorado State Patrol, and Garfield County Emergency Communications assisted with evacuations, road closures, and incident coordination.
Additional thanks go to the utilities and community partners who responded quickly to support affected residents and secure infrastructure: Holy Cross Energy, Xcel Energy, the Battlement Mesa Metro District, and Garfield 16 School District, which opened Grand Valley High School as an evacuation center.
Crews will remain on scene to secure the perimeter, address hotspots, and ensure the safety of nearby trails and recreation areas.
GRAND VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
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