Burns Canyon fire at 5 acres, 75 percent containment

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Update 2:55 p.m.:

The Burns Canyon fire is 75 percent contained at approximately 5 acres in size, according to San Juan National Forest Public Affairs Officer Esther Godson.

Additional resources are on scene, including two more engines, a Wildland Fire Module (10 firefighters) and Pagosa water pender.

2020/08/vmatxsls06951177956689507-1-0-1024x768.jpg Burns Canyon Fire. Photo courtesy U.S. Forest Service

Previous update:

A fire was reported near the top of Burns Canyon just after noon today.

According to San Juan National Forest Public Affairs Officer Esther Godson, the fire is 2 acres in size with low-to-moderate spread potential in Gambel oak and ponderosa.

Forest Service resources are on scene and a Type 2 helicopter is providing water drops.

More information regarding the Burns Canyon fire will be provided as it becomes available.