The Spring Creek fire burning in western Colorado south of Parachute expanded overnight and firefighters carried hydrogen sulfide gas detectors as flames spread close to oil and gas facilities.
were relying on aircraft – helicopters lugging water and tankers loaded with fire retardant red slurry – in their efforts to contain and suppress flames, BLM spokesman Eric Coulter said in an emailed response to queries.“The fire has burned around some pads, but no damage,” Coulter said.
“Most of the oil and gas infrastructure has good cleared space,” he said. A highly toxic and flammable gas, hydrogen sulfide, that potentially could be released “has caused us to have portable monitors for crews within proximity.” No injuries have been reported on this fire, which broke out June 24 on private land in Garfield County southwest of Parachute and spread eastward into the White River National Forest. How the fire ignited hasn’t been determined. No evacuations were ordered.
“Air operations have been extremely helpful to keep the fire line in check and will be continued to be used where necessary,” Coulter said. “High winds have limited some fixed-wing use.”
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