Sterling Grass Fire

On April 2nd, 2025 just after 14:30 Sterling Emergency Communications Center (SECC) dispatched Sterling Fire Protection District was dispatched to a grass fire at Logan County Shooting Sports Complex on County Rd. 61. Responding units had a visible plume from town and Fire 1 requested county wide mutual-aid to respond. On-arrival Fire 1 had a 5-10 grass fire at the end of the 600 yd rifle range, wind driven and running to the south east. Additional air resources from the state were also requested and a city recall was issued to back staff additional units and Station 1. Crews anchored in and worked the flanks, battling fierce winds and at times zero visibility conditions due to the thick smoke. The winds continued to reignite the line behind crews creating multiple fingers as they attempted to move quickly and wrap the head of the fire. It took multiple crews about and hour to contain the fire. Crews spent an additional hour or so mopping up with the help of air resources and a tractor and disk from Sonnenberg Farms. Additional information provided by Sterling Fire Department

Units on Scene:

Sterling: Fire 1, Fire 3, Fire 11, BAT 101, BAT 102 & Tender 16

Fleming Fire Protection District: Brush 401, Brush 402, Brush 403 & Tender 47

Peetz Fire Protection District: Scat 67, Scat 68 & Tender 65

Crook Fire Protection District: Scat 36, Scat 37 & Tender 33

Merino Volunteer Fire Department: Squad 24 & Squad 25

Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC): Engine 3141 & SEAT

Logan County Sheriff’s Office