Fire
The White River National Forest is part of the Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit (UCR). The UCR is a combined effort of the Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service's firefighting resources. It covers 5.8 million acres along the Interstate 70, Colorado River and Roaring Fork River corridors from the Continental Divide to the Utah state line.
Wildfire Information
- InciWeb shows active fires near you and is an official source for fire information.
- Smoke Map showing Air Quality Index from the EPA.
- Closures due to wildland and prescribed fire.
Fire Restrictions for counties and the Forest.
Fire Management and Planning
We fight fire aggressively within the wildland-urban interface, and we have a proactive fuels management program.
Find our current Fire Management Plan & learn about our program.
BAER
After a wildfire is contained on federal lands, there are 3 phases of recovery:
1) Fire Suppression Repair
2) Emergency Stabilization
3) Long-Term Recovery & Restoration.
Firewise Tips
Help reduce the risk of wildfire damage and loss by learning more about the Firewise USA™ program, which provides proven tools and resources to help you minimize your exposure to wildfire hazards.