Spring Creek Fire 

Update as of 5:30 pm, June 13

The 20-acre Spring Creek Fire near Thomasville is 70 percent contained. The fire showed little activity and did not grow again today. 

The White River National Forest is delaying the seasonal opening of several roads for two days until Tuesday June 16 for firefighter and public safety. The Eagle-Thomasville Road (NFSR 400) will remain closed from the gate south of Sylvan Lake to the Frying Pan Road. Burnt Mountain (NFSR 506) will open Tuesday if crews can clear the fallen trees from winter. The Brush-Gypsum Road (NFSR 414) and Hat Creek Road (NFSR 416) will also open Tuesday.

The closure extensions are necessary for firefighter and public safety because of fire traffic related to the Spring Creek Fire.

Update as of 11 am, June 13

Firefighters on the 20-acre Spring Creek Fire near Thomasville continue to strengthen the containment lines. The fire is currently 40 percent contained. With significant firefighter activity still in the area, the White River National Forest is delaying the annual seasonal opening of the Eagle-Thomasville Road (NFSR 400) and Burnt Mountain Road (NFSR 506) for an additional two days, until Tuesday June 16.

This does not impact access to Sylvan Lake from the Eagle. The Burnt Mountain Road opening may be delayed additional days depending on how many downed trees from the winter the road and trail crew encounters. 

Update as of 8 pm, June 12

Firefighters on the 20-acre Spring Creek Fire near Thomasville in Eagle County continued strengthening containment lines and building hose lays today, bringing the fire to 40 percent containment. The fire did not grow again today, and fire activity was minimal, although "heavy fuels" such as larger logs continued to smolder within the interior of the fire perimeter.  

Update as of 11 am, June 12

Firefighters will continue mopping up and strengthening containments lines today on the Spring Creek Fire in the Thomasville area. It's 20.7 acres and 20 percent contained. It did not grow yesterday and firefighters are working around the entire perimeter.

Photos are from this morning at 8:30 a.m., taken by the White River Wildland Fire Module with their Unmanned Aircraft System.

Update as of 7:50 p.m., June 11

Strong work from the firefighters on the Spring Creek Fire last night and today kept the Spring Creek Fire near Thomasville from growing and brought the fire to 20 percent containment. Firefighters have been around the entire perimeter, mitigating snags, building handline and establishing hose lays. Tomorrow the approximately 70 firefighters on the fire will continue strengthening containment lines and mopping up the perimeter. A heavy helicopter remains assigned to the fire and available to support crews on the ground.

Accurate aerial mapping puts the fire perimeter at 20.7 acres. The map shows a spot fire in the northeast corner that firefighters caught and secured last night. The purple dot is a landing spot for a helicopter, the black perimeter is containment, the H-line is handline.

The Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit, Roaring Fork Fire Rescue, and Aspen Fire are working together, coordinating closely with Eagle and Pitkin counties.

Update as of noon, June 11

Crews and engines are continuing to construct handline and put in a hose lay around the 20-acre Spring Creek Fire, which is near Thomasville. A heavy helicopter continues to assist crews on the ground. We expect another day with critical fire weather and fire activity to pick up this afternoon.

The Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit is working together with Roaring Fork Fire Rescue and Aspen Fire. We continue to coordinate with Eagle and Pitkin counties. About 90 firefighters are working the fire. 

The fire is about 1.5 miles northeast of Thomasville, which is near Ruedi Reservoir. For those familiar with the area, you can see the Eagle-Thomasville Road on the map. The fire is in Eagle County, near the Pitkin County line.

Update as of 9 p.m., June 10

As the winds died down this evening on the Spring Creek Fire near Thomasville, crews were able to continue securing line with the aid of a heavy helicopter and a medium helicopter. Crews continued building containment line and establishing a hose lay around the fire, which is currently estimated at 20 acres and 0 percent contained.

Fire activity picked up as the temperature and wind increased throughout the day. Another day of critical fire weather conditions is expected tomorrow.

Update as of 6:00 pm, June 10

Crews on the Spring Creek Fire have constructed sawline and hoseline around the northeast flank of the fire, and there was no additional growth to the south. The fire grew to the northwest and is now estimated to be 20 acres.  Strong afternoon winds on the Spring Creek Fire created challenges for firefighters, limiting the support of the heavy helicopter and forcing firefighters to disengage because of the risk of falling snags (fallen/downed trees). 

Update as of 12:23 pm, June 10

About 95 firefighters are on scene at Spring Creek. They are actively building containment lines but they are having to mitigate the high number of snags (fallen/downed trees) in the area. Fire activity has been minimal but is expected to pick up as the afternoon temps and winds increase. One heavy helicopter is supporting the firefighters on the ground.

Update as of 9:00 am, June 10

The 15-acre Spring Creek Fire showed little activity last night as expected. Firefighters will continue working the fire today, and additional resources are expected. In addition to suppression work, they will accurately map the fire, which will give us a better size and perimeter estimate. Evacuations are still in place.

Spring Creek Fire Social Media 

Update as of 6:05 pm, June 9

Evacuation Order in place for Eagle County section of the Eagle-Thomasville Road (Crooked Creek Pass) north of Thomasville due to the Spring Creek (formerly Thomasville) Fire - Leave now if you are in the evacuation area. It is no longer safe to be in this location.

Update as of 4:26 pm, June 9

Around 1:27 pm Vail Public Safety Communications Center received a report of a wildfire start. #Thomasville

The Spring Creek Fire started on June 9, 2026 Northeast of Ruedi Reservoir, near Thomasville, just north of the Eagle/Pitkin County line. Approximate location at 29800 Block of Brush Creek Rd

The fire is currently 15 acres. 

No suppression efforts can be made at this time due to wind and challenging terrain. Please avoid the area if possible and give first responders plenty of room to work, and follow all directions from emergency personnel. 

There are currently no evacuations in place, but one structure is threatened. Efforts are being made to protect it.