Crews battling wildland fire in Kiowa County

KIOWA COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- Crews are battling a wildland fire in Kiowa County

According to Kiowa County officials, anyone north of Highway 96 in Chivington and Brandon is told to prepare to evacuate.

For anyone who has evacuated, the Kiowa County Sheriff's Office says the fairgrounds in Eads are open to residents.

According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, Highway 96 westbound is closed due to fire activity between County Road 57.3 and County Road 54.

The sheriff of Cheyenne County told 9News the fire was burning north of Highway 96 and that Cheyenne Wells and Kit Carson were providing mutual aid.

This is a developing story.