‘Super Scoopers’ Ideally Suited to Support Crosho Fire Ground Crews

‘Super Scoopers’ ideally suited to support Crosho fire ground crews

On Wednesday afternoon, First Officer Henry Williams and his captain had a birds-eye view of the Crosho fire as they dove through the rising clouds of smoke in a Canadair CL-415 aircraft with hopes of dousing the flames below them. “This fire is in very high, hot country with some heavy fuels and with the winds that blow in the afternoons,” Williams said. “That intensifies the fire behavior, which makes it harder for ground crews to engage safel…

Crosho Fire remains zero percent contained at 2,220 acres

The Crosho Fire, growing west of Phippsburg and Yampa in South Routt County, remained zero percent contained at 2,200 acres as of Friday morning. On Wednesday, the fire more than tripled after it was reported to have covered about 500 acres in the morning, then 1,700 acres in the afternoon. The fire remained at about 1,700 acres throughout Thursday, until it was reported to have grown to 2,200 acres. The cause of the fire is still under investig…

Friday update: Crosho Fire remains zero percent contained at 2,220 acres

The Crosho Fire, growing west of Phippsburg and Yampa in South Routt County, remained zero percent contained at 2,200 acres as of Friday morning. On Wednesday, the fire more than tripled after it was reported to have covered about 500 acres in the morning, then 1,700 acres in the afternoon. The fire remained at about 1,700 acres throughout Thursday, until it was reported to have grown to 2,200 acres. The cause of the fire is still under investig…

SCHOLFIELD FIRE REMAINS AT 50 ACRES, 10 PERCENT CONTAINED

August 15, 2025 3:50 a.m. Covering Coastal Douglas County: The Scholfield Fire near Reedsport remains at 50 acres and is 10 percent contained as of Thursday evening. A Coos Forest Protective Association update said fire fighters are making good progress on the fire. Crews have completed han