Lands End Wildland Fire

The Lands End 2 Fire occurred on July 8th, 2021 at approximately 13:00. Initial dispatch was Lands End Fire Protection District and Central Orchard Mesa Fire Department auto-aid. Crews arrived to a fast moving fire burning near the Purdy Mesa Reservoir with 80 foot flames and requested additional assistance, initiating structure protection. The fire was approximately 150 acres and command was held by the Mesa County Fire Marshal. Neighborhoods in the area northeast of Lands End Road and Reeder Mesa and Purdy Mesa were evacuation.  The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Units on Scene:

Lands End: Engine 111, Brush 111, Brush 112, Tender 51 & Squad 111

Central Orchard Mesa: Engine 51, Brush 51 & Brush 52

Grand Junction Fire Department: Brush 4

Mesa County Sheriff Wildland: Fire Marshal 2220, Engine 126, Chase 105 & Fire 2760

Bureau of Land Management: Division 21 & Engine 2412

Clifton Fire Protection District: Brush 21

Plateau Valley Fire Protection District: Cancelled response for 3 tenders

East Orchard Mesa Fire Protection District: Brush 61 & Tender 61

Gateway – Unaweep Fire Department: Engine 121

Mesa County Sheriff & Grand Valley Power