Enoch Fire Burns 20 Acres Near Glade Park, Crews Battle to Protect Homes

A wildfire erupted late Sunday afternoon near Glade Park in Mesa County, Colorado, quickly threatening private structures and prompting a heavy multi-agency response. Roads have been shut to the public as fire crews fight to get the upper hand.

Dubbed the Enoch Fire, it has scorched 20 acres so far, burning entirely on private land. Authorities are working fast to protect homes, though no evacuations have been issued—yet.

Blaze Sparks Near JS Road, Access Cut Off

The fire broke out near JS Road and South 16 1/2 Road, a rural area dotted with private properties, some with livestock and outbuildings.

As the flames grew, Mesa County Sheriff’s Office shut down JS Road to make room for emergency vehicles and keep the public at a safe distance.

They’ve made it clear: stay out of the area.

By 6:30 p.m., the fire was mapped at 20 acres. Just hours before, it was half that. The jump in acreage shows how quickly it spread in dry brush and grasslands.

Multiple Fire Agencies Join the Fight

This isn’t just a local brush fire anymore. Agencies from across Mesa County have jumped in:

Mesa County Sheriff’s Wildland Fire Team
De Beque Fire Department
Lower Valley Fire Department
Palisade Fire
Mesa County Fire Authority
Glade Park Fire Department
Grand Junction Fire Department

The number of engines and personnel on site hasn’t been disclosed yet, but officials said more support has been requested.

That tells you something—it’s not out of control, but they’re not relaxing either.

Homes at Risk as Fire Creeps Across Private Land

The biggest concern right now? Structures.

Officials confirmed that several private properties are threatened, though they haven’t listed how many homes are at direct risk. No buildings have been reported damaged yet.

This is where things get tense. These aren’t just vacation cabins. Some of the properties house year-round residents, people with horses, hay barns, and limited water access.

One Glade Park resident, who asked not to be named, said they were “watching nervously from the ridge” and had packed up their valuables—just in case.

A local rancher added: “We’ve seen fire get close before, but this one’s just over the hill.”

Not Connected to Other Area Fires

Mesa County’s seen fire activity elsewhere this summer. Some locals wondered if the Enoch Fire was part of a larger outbreak. Authorities clarified—it’s not.

“This fire is not related to Turner Gulch or Wright Draw,” the Sheriff’s Office emphasized in a late Sunday post.

Here’s a look at the recent wildfire activity timeline in the area:

Fire Name	Location	Acres Burned	Containment Status
Wright Draw Fire	Near Gateway	85 acres	100% Contained
Turner Gulch	South of Glade Park	45 acres	95% Contained
Enoch Fire	JS Road, Glade Park	20 acres	Active

So, no, this isn’t a connected burn. But it does show how parched the region is right now.

Fire Behavior Still Being Watched Closely

Officials haven’t said much about the fire’s behavior—no wind shifts, no major flare-ups reported yet. But they’re watching it closely.

“Every hour matters right now,” one firefighter said off-record.

It’s not just wind that poses a threat—temperatures remain high in Mesa County. And humidity? Barely there.

Crews are using ground engines and brush trucks, but it’s unclear if air support has been deployed. Given the rugged terrain around JS Road, airdrops may still be on the table.

One-sentence heads-up: conditions remain volatile.

Community Cooperation and Fire Precautions

Locals in Glade Park have been cooperating with fire crews, keeping roads clear and following official updates.

But some are still uneasy.

“Honestly, we’ve had fires up here before, but this one hit closer than expected,” said a resident on 16 1/2 Road. “It’s private land, so everyone’s got something to lose.”

Here’s what authorities are urging residents to do: