2017.07.19

Goat Creek Fire

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Goat Creek Canyon, Goat Creek Fire photo

Goat Creek Canyon

Ridge Over Goat Creek, Goat Creek Fire photo

Ridge Over Goat Creek

High winds helped blow up the fire.

Ridge Over Goat Creek, Goat Creek Fire photo

Ridge Over Goat Creek

Goat Creek Canyon, Goat Creek Fire photo

Goat Creek Canyon

Ridge Over Goat Creek, Goat Creek Fire photo

Ridge Over Goat Creek

Crown Fires in Goat Gulch, Goat Creek Fire photo

Crown Fires in Goat Gulch

By 6 PM, crown fires were burning throughout Goat Gulch.

Ridge Over Goat Creek, Goat Creek Fire photo

Ridge Over Goat Creek

Goat Creek Canopy Fire, Goat Creek Fire photo

Goat Creek Canopy Fire

By 7PM, high winds were fanning huge flames and engulfing the cliffs above Goat Creek and Rock Creek valley. Entire stands of trees were on fire. The fire roared in the wind, and could be heard a mile away.

Helicopter Bucket Drop, Goat Creek Fire photo

Helicopter Bucket Drop

The helicopter crews fought a good fight, but the fire had become too large. It was out of control.

Helicopter Bucket Drop, Goat Creek Fire photo

Helicopter Bucket Drop