Crochet fire moves toward containment; Routt County estimates response costs

Aug 25, 2025

Officials reported the Crochet fire is about 91% contained and the Type 3 incident management team is transitioning to a Type 4 team; the county estimated response costs between roughly $80,000 and $100,000 and expects the state to transfer responsibility back to the county soon.

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County staff reported that, as of the morning of Aug. 25, the Crochet fire was approximately 91% contained. A Type 3 incident management team was in place and scheduled to transition to a Type 4 team that will shadow the Type 3 team before assuming full local responsibility.

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