South Arkansas Fire Protection District Deploys Crew to Assist with Ferris Fire in Southwest Colorado
Updated June 30th, 2026
The South Arkansas Fire Protection District has deployed a crew and a Type 6 wildland engine to assist with suppression efforts on the Ferris Fire burning in Dolores and Montezuma Counties in southwest Colorado.
The Ferris Fire, which was ignited by lightning on June 27, has rapidly expanded under extreme fire weather conditions. After merging with the Far Draw and Doe Canyon Fires, the incident has grown to nearly 20,000 acres and remains at 0% containment. Strong winds, critically dry fuels, rugged terrain, and prolonged drought have contributed to extreme fire behavior, making suppression efforts challenging for firefighters on the ground and in the air.
Our firefighters answered the call through Colorado's mutual aid system and are working alongside local, state, and federal partners to help protect lives, property, critical infrastructure, and Colorado's natural resources. Wildland fire response depends on strong partnerships, and we are proud to support the agencies and communities impacted by this significant incident.
While our crew is deployed, the South Arkansas Fire Protection District remains fully committed to protecting our own communities through strategic staffing, mutual aid partnerships, and careful resource management to ensure emergency response capabilities remain in place at home.
We ask our community to keep all firefighters, emergency responders, law enforcement personnel, and the residents affected by the Ferris Fire in your thoughts as they continue working under difficult and dangerous conditions. We also encourage everyone across Colorado to remain wildfire aware, practice fire safety, and follow all local fire restrictions throughout the summer fire season.
We are honored to serve not only our local communities but also our fellow Coloradans when they need assistance.
