Muddy Slide Fire showing no new growth Saturday as rainy, humid conditions continue
YAMPA — About a 1/4 inch of rain fell over the Muddy Slide Fire on Friday, mixed with hail in some places, which slightly slowed fire behavior.
While rain Thursday and Friday, along with cool temperatures, have given firefighters a temporary advantage in fighting the blaze, fire officials caution that this will be short-lived as live and dead vegetation in the area remain exceptionally dry. Weather is also forecast to return to warm, dry conditions next week, which is likely to propel fire activity.
The fire has remained at 4,150 acres since Thursday.
Partly cloudy skies will give way to late-morning showers Saturday and a few storms, according to the National Weather Service.
The fire is burning in South Routt County to the east of the town of Yampa and south of the Stagecoach area.
What: Muddy Slide Fire
When: Currently active; ignited Sunday, June 20
Where: Wildfire burning east of the town of Yampa in South Routt County.
More: Mandatory evacuation in place for residents on Routt County Road 16 between mile markers 12 and 21.
Cause: Unknown at this point; remains under investigation
To reach Bryce Martin, call 970-871-4206 or email bmartin@SteamboatPilot.com.
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