Eddy Lewis, a Durango pilot, took photos of the scarred land from the 416 Fire north of Durango. The fire started June 1, 2018, and as of July 27 has burned more than 54,000 acres.
Photos from local pilot Eddy Lewis show the damage the 416 Fire caused in the Hermosa Creek area north of Durango.
Local pilot Eddy Lewis caught this view of the 416 Fire burn scar last week.
When intense rain hits the burn scar of the 416 Fire, it creates a dangerous potential for flash flooding. The issue is likely expected to last for years.
The 416 Fire has remained stagnant the past few weeks after burning more than 54,000 acres north of Durango. Mudslides have become a common threat over the burn scar area.
The 416 Fire north of Durango has burned around 54,000 acres of mostly San Juan National Forest land. The fire, which broke out June 1, has not grown in recent weeks because of rainstorms.
Local pilot Eddy Lewis took this photograph of the 416 Fire burn scar with Durango off in the distance.
The 416 Fire burned through the Hermosa Creek drainage, which was recently designated a special management and wilderness area.
