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Proudly serving Eagle, Gypsum, Wolcott including HWY 6, HWY 131 and I-70.

Eagle, CO
Joined November 2012
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Greater Eagle Fire retweeted
AMBER ALERT: Please see below, RT, and be on the lookout.
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🔥🔥The @NWSGJT has issued a #RedFlagWarning from noon-9pm today 5/6 Eagle County = STAGE 2 FIRE RESTRICTIONS during this time 🔥🔥 RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT WEDNESDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 205 BELOW 8000 FEET...
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UPDATE: Fire under control, crews will remain on scene to 'mop up' and check for hot spots. 1.5 acres, private land, no structures damaged. THANKS to all & our agencies for the quick response! @gefpd @EagleCountySO @CSP_Eagle #VPSCC @GypsumFire
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Not great but you can see the black where it’s burning- looking like they are getting it under control now 🚒👍
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Greater Eagle Fire retweeted
Master Trooper “Piney” Harris has long embodied the concept of never pass up the opportunity to serve. It’s the little things in life that make all the difference. Thanks to the @VailDaily for capturing this wonderful moment.
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Fire activity on #RedDirtCliffFire 5 miles SW of Burns in Eagle County has moderated tonight. Aerial mapping shows it's 27 acres, mostly on BLM. No immediate threats to structures. Smoke jumpers, engine crews and aircraft worked the fire today.
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Greater Eagle Fire retweeted
#LightningSafety Awareness Week starts today and continues thru June 29. #WRN #cowx #utwx weather.gov/lightning #lightning #safety
Greater Eagle Fire retweeted
Go further. #WeAreWildland 🚒 @gefpd Type 6 Flatbed, 2015
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S: Control Burn Flattops There is a controlled burn on the Flattops, North and west of Dotsero. Smoke and flames may be visible.
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ATTENTION: In accordance with CO State LEO recommendations, @EagleCOSchools is operating on a LOCKOUT & has asked for a high LEO presence at all schools. Thank you for everyone's support, patience and understanding while we keep our school's safety a top priority.
Greater Eagle Fire retweeted
Avalanche closer on Vail Pass. CDOT has been working for hours to get the road open. #OFPY #avalanche #snowpocalypse2019
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Initial investigation has confirmed the Vail firefighter stopped to provide assistance at the accident scene & was struck by another vehicle. He is currently listed in stable condition. The 45-year-old firefighter has been identified as Lt. Scott Bridges. bit.ly/2GUdxaj
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Greater Eagle Fire retweeted
Following an initial comment period that took place in September, Eagle County Emergency Management is seeking feedback on an updated Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan draft. The comment form is available at goo.gl/QuAcvo until Nov. 30. Read more at goo.gl/ByGiR7.
Greater Eagle Fire retweeted
Flash Flood Warning continues for Basalt CO, El Jebel CO until 9:45 PM MDT
URGENT: ALL RESIDENTS in the area of the EL JEBEL MOBILE HOME PARK and the CONDOS above NEED TO EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY!
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UPDATE: 7.4.18, 4:45 p.m. #LakeChristineFire, 2377 acres, 0% contained, 500 homes evac. No homes burned, No injuries. Follow Evac orders and watch for Community Briefing tonight at 6:30pm, Basalt High School. Follow @EagleCountySO for Live Coverage w/NO Press ?'s @Carbondalefire
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The #TurretFire is burning in the Flat Tops Wilderness of the WRNF 22 miles NE of Glenwood Springs. Crews are responding. An area closure order is in place between Shingle Peak trail and Turret Peak trail. Full news release here: bit.ly/TurretFire6_29_18 #CoWildfire
The #BoccoFire is still zero percent contained. Crews are working aggressively on fire suppression today.
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Horse Mountain Road is currently closed and will remain closed until later this evening due to fire operations. #BoccoFire
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