A new wildland fire start, which has been named the Big Gulch Fire, was confirmed today at 5:17 p.m. by Colorado State Patrol dispatch.

The fire was initially reported at 4:26 p.m. as being in the 5200 block of Co. Rd. 15.

Sgt. Nicholas Cordova, of the Moffat County Sheriff’s Office, said Moffat County Wildland Fire was first on scene, with crews from the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife and Craig Fire and Rescue arriving shortly after. While there was no estimate on the fire’s size, Cordova said crews were able to quickly mount an attack, stopping forward progress and securing the area.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and crews are working toward full containment.

Cordova described the current status as “under control” and said there is no threat to homes or need for evacuations. Some nearby residents were notified early in the response, but no evacuation orders were issued. Cordova said officials are not concerned about the fire spreading further and the focus now is on mop-up work and ensuring the blaze is fully extinguished.

This is a developing story and information will be added as it becomes available.