Little containment on Spring Creek fire

The third-largest wildfire in state history raged with little containment Thursday as several other fires spurred evacuations, canceled flights and concern over a wildfire season kicked into overdrive. The Spring Creek fire, the third-largest in state history, has grown to more than 100,000 acres, and on Thursday a flash flood warning was posted.

416 fire

The 54,129-acre fire was 45 percent contained as of Thursday. Wet weather, showers and thunderstorms moved through the fire area Thursday. There’s another chance for wet weather Friday and Friday night. As of Thursday, the fire, which started June 1, has an estimated cost of $28.9 million.

The fire continues to burn through rough and inaccessible terrain. No homes are under evacuation orders.

Lake Christine Fire

The fire was more than 4,900 acres Thursday, and it had destroyed at least three homes.

The Eagle County Sheriff’s Office battled rumors Thursday about ICE agents being at evacuation centers. County and fire officials held a community meeting Thursday at Basalt High School.

Weston Pass Fire

The fire, about nine miles southwest of Fairplay, has burned just under 13,000 acres and is 17 percent contained. U.S. 285 remains closed in both directions between Fairplay and Antero Junction. There is no estimated time of reopening, and a detour has been set up using Colorado 9 and U.S. 24 through Hartsel, according to the state Department of Transportation.

A “tornadic event” had fire crews scrambling to safety Thursday, fire officials said. There were reports of uprooted trees in the fire area, but no reports of injuries. More than 525 personnel are working on the blaze.

Colorado Division of Fire and Prevention Control

The state signed a “call when needed” contract with Global SuperTanker for use of a 747 in firefighting efforts throughout the state, according to a news release.