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Deer Creek Fire 95% contained; incident management team, FMAG designation and debris‑flow risks remain focus of county response
Summary
County emergency management briefed commissioners on the July Deer Creek Fire: 17,724 acres burned, 95% contained; 11–13 structures damaged; FEMA FMAG designation obtained; officials warned of debris‑flow risk and urged homeowners in burn scars to consider flood insurance.
San Juan County emergency management staff updated commissioners Aug. 5 on the Deer Creek Fire, which began July 10 and grew quickly under strong winds before moving to a complex incident management team.
Why it matters: The fire consumed 17,724 acres and damaged 11–13 structures, including one U.S. Forest Service building. The Governor and state designated the incident a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG), which allows the state to access federal funds to manage the fire response.
What the county reported: Tammy, the county emergency manager, said the fire “made its biggest climb the first day” and that a fire‑generated vortex (a…
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