A rainstorm Saturday night took the heat out of the Nash Ranch blaze, the largest wildfire that was still burning in the state.
The Park County fire swept over 1,100 acres and is 100 percent contained, Laura McConnell, spokeswoman for the Rocky Mountain Area Incident Management Team, said Sunday evening.
Full containment indicates that a secure fire line has been established completely around the perimeter of the fire; however there still may be hot spots and smoldering within the containment line.
Mop-up activity will continue for the next few days until officials are satisfied the fire is completely “cold” and no hot spots remain, McConnell said.
A final analysis indicates that four structures were lost, including a camper trailer and a shed, she said.
The estimated cost of fighting the fire — caused by a lightning strike 10 miles east of Guffey on Thursday — is $422,345.
The fire forced the evacuation of about 150 homes.
A week of lightning strikes ignited fires statewide, consuming about 1,117 acres.
Firefighters are still battling the 4-acre Compton Mountain blaze 10 miles northwest of Cañon City, said Steve Segin, spokesman for the Rocky Mountain Area Coordination Center.
“Things are looking pretty quiet today. There were no major new fires started,” Segin said.
Tom McGhee: 303-954-1671 or tmcghee@denverpost.com
