Four lightning fires reported on Pagosa Ranger District

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According to San Juan National Forest Public Affairs Officer Esther Godson, there have been four lightning fires reported since Sunday on the Pagosa Ranger District.

A fire in the Plumtaw Road area is currently five acres with a helicopter and ground resources working to suppress the fire, which is 50 percent contained.

Sheep Creek Fire in the Upper Piedra area has a hand line around most of it and is currently at 1/2 acre with resources on scene.

Sand Creek Fire is currently being assessed and further information will be provided as it is received.

Rito Fire in the Mill Creek area was 1/10 of acre and is currently out as of this afternoon.