East Troublesome Fire Sees No New Growth After Burning 193,812 Acres

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ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK, Colo. (CBS4) - Fire crews say recent snow has diminished much of the smoke coming from the East Troublesome Fire. As of Thursday evening, the fire was 60% contained after burning 193,812 acres.

The East Troublesome Fire from Upper Beaver Meadows Road looking toward Moraine Park. (credit: Rocky Mountain National Park)

Prior to the snow, officials said the only heat observed from the fire was high on Beaver Mountain and on the back side of Mount Wuh. The area is known for steep terrain and beetle kill.

Despite high winds, the fire has not moved. Officials say there is currently no threat from the fire to move toward the Estes Valley.

Destruction of homes by the East Troublesome Fire can be seen in the Sun Valley area near Grand Lake, Colorado, on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. The East Troublesome Fire is 37% contained and 193,000 acres as of Sunday. The fire started on Wednesday, October 14 and overnight became one of Colorado's worst fires in history. (credit: Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)

Some areas of Rocky Mountain National Park remain closed. An estimated 30,000 acres, or 9% of the park, was impacted by the East Troublesome Fire.

The Rocky Mountain Conservancy is accepting donations to help with RMNP restoration efforts. To donate, visit rmconservancy.org.

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