Pueblo County Quartz Fire

Around 18:50 on June 17th, 2026 Pueblo County Sheriff Emergency Services Division (ESD) was dispatched to the 1400 block of Quartz Rd. on a reported brush fire. Callers reported a fire visible from the interstate, possibly a brush fire. It was then determined to be a trash pile burning at the C&C Disposal Transfer Station. The fire had quickly spread to several vehicles including trash trucks as well as a small outbuilding due to high winds, temperatures, and red flag conditions. Mutual-aid was requested from Pueblo West Fire Department for a Type 6 and because of the proximity to the city, Pueblo Fire Department sent multiple engines and a Type 6 as well. A tender task force was requested due to the lack of hydrants in the area and water shuttling being necessary. Crews were able to contain the fire to the property and were on scene until on June 18th, 2026 around 03:00 extinguishing the fire. The fire burned 11 vehicles and a small shed on the property. Additional information provided by Code 4 Photography and Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office

Units on Scene:

Pueblo County Sheriff Emergency Services Division (ESD): Brush 161, Brush 165, Tender 191 & Tender 192

Pueblo West Fire Department: Chief 4, Chief 5, Engine 32, Engine 35, Engine 35, Engine 37, Engine 38, Engine 41, Brush 64, Truck 51 & Truck 52

 Pueblo West Fire Department,: District Chief 1, Engine 845 (Reserve for 833), Wildland 860, Engine 832 (relief crew)

Pueblo Rural Fire Protection District: Engine 731

 West Park Fire Department: Tender 593 & Brush 564 (relief crew)

Rye Fire Protection District: Tender 291

 Beulah Fire Fire Protection District and Ambulance District: Tender 492

Edison Fire Protection District: Tender 3860

 Hanover Fire Department: Tender 3522

Peyton Fire Protection District: Tender 3660

Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office & City of Pueblo