CRFR: Dry Creek Fire update – Garfield County Emergency Operations Center

Colorado River Fire Rescue

Firefighting helicopter drops water on the Dry Creek Fire.

June 24, 2026, 2:57 p.m. – Firefighters have made good progress constructing direct handline and installing hose lays along the western perimeter of the fire. The eastern perimeter is secure, and crews are focused on extinguishing interior hot spots.

Current resources assigned to the incident include three type 2 hand crews, a suppression module, nine fire engines, and two water tenders. Aircraft are in the area and available if needed.

Evacuations are expected to remain in effect as forecasted winds are expected to test established fire lines and electric lines are inspected. Visit https://bit.ly/drycreekfire for Garfield County’s evacuation map for all evacuation updates.

Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit

A helicopter dropping water on the Dry Creek Fire.

Emergency services respond to the Dry Creek Fire.

Aerial view of the Dry Creek Fire burn area.

Colorado River Fire Rescue
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