Hidden Creek Fire Holds Overnight With No Significant Growth, Crews Continue Mop-Up Operations

Description: Containment lines on the Hidden Creek Fire held overnight with no significant growth reported. Firefighters are reinforcing containment lines, extinguishing hot spots and continuing mop-up operations.


Published: 4 hours ago
Byline: SECO News

Hidden Creek Fire Morning Update

June 17, 2026 | Morning Update
Containment lines on the Hidden Creek Fire held well through the night with no significant fire growth observed. Fire crews are actively working this morning to reinforce containment lines and extinguish remaining hot spots located near the fire perimeter.
Firefighters will continue suppression and mop-up operations throughout the day to further strengthen containment and reduce the potential for rekindling.
 
We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to all of the agencies, crews, and community partners supporting this incident, including:
 
* Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC)
* Helitack Crews and Aviation Resources
* TAVA Hand Crew
* Carson Hotshots
* Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services Division
* Edison Fire Protection District
* Greenhorn Valley residents
* Rye Elementary/PPL
* Colorado City Metropolitan District
 
As well as the many additional personnel and organizations assisting behind the scenes whose contributions are equally valued.
Their professionalism, dedication, and teamwork have been instrumental in the successful progress made on this incident.

Additional updates will be provided as conditions warrant.

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