Turkey Track Fire north of Woodland Park now 100% contained

UPDATE: The Forest Service reported Monday afternoon that crews reached 100 percent containment on the Turkey Track Fire.

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DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) - The U.S. Forest Service said Monday morning the fire is still at 128 acres with 45% containment.

The U.S. Forest Service, working out of the Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands (PSICC) region, said there are still hot spots firefighters are working on. It said the perimeter line is holding and conditions are good today for firefighters working to make progress on the containment.

Engines from US Forest Service, Teller County, Douglas County and the Colorado Department of Fire Prevention and Control are all working on the fire. They also have a helicopter on standby if they need it. 

PSICC said the fire is human-caused, but they are still investigating.

Update as of April 13, 2025

As of Sunday morning, the Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands (PSICC) with the U.S. Forest Service confirmed to KRDO13 there has been no new growth on the Turkey Track Fire overnight.

PSICC says the fire remains at 128 acres. According to the Incident Commander, the fire is at 30% containment.

They say additional crews from the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control have arrived on scene to assist in fighting the fire.

On Sunday, crews are set to continue to strengthen firelines and mop up hot spots near those lines, according to PSICC.

PSICC also warns that smoke will remain visible throughout the day as there are still pockets of heat inside the fire perimeter. 

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The agency shared these photos of the Turkey Track Fire Sunday morning.

The shooting area remains closed for public and firefighter safety, according to PSICC.