Evacuation site set up at Pathfinder Park for ’24 Fire’
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UPDATE - SATURDAY, MARCH 21ST. 10:32 A.M.: Per Fort Carson Officials, "As of 8 a.m. Fort Carson Fire crews reported that control lines held well throughout the night. There has been very little increase in acreage burned and containment. As we move through the afternoon, temperature and winds are expected to increase, which will pose a challenge to crews on the ground. Ground crews will continue working toward securing the perimeter of the fire while also monitoring and putting out hot spots. There have been no reported injuries or damage to structures at this time."
"We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.”
FLORENCE, Colo. (KRDO) -- Pathfinder Park in Florence is taking in evacuees from the 24 Fire in Fremont County burning off Highway 115. The evacuation site has the Red Cross assisting and confirms that space is available for pets and livestock.
Officials ordered a 2-mile evacuation for areas around County Road F45 and State Highway 115. A 3-mile pre-evacuation notice has also been issued for the surrounding area.
Beth Hayes, the statewide emergency manager for CSU extension, says her phone has been ringing off the hook -- with people looking for help and people offering it.
"Tractor Supply has donated a lot of feed. I've been on the phone with the D & K Supply they have offered, as well. A representative has already been out this evening. The undersheriff has been out. We have two deputies sitting on site, giving us some protection. So there's been a lot of just really good communication and support from every corner of this community," said Hayes.
Hayes says later Friday night she is expecting trailers full of animals will be getting dropped off.
Hayes also told KRDO13, "The biggest thing is that if people need to be evacuated and you are in those evacuation zones and you've already left, and you realize that you've left animals behind, or you couldn't fit everything in the trailers that you did have. We do have teams here on standby."
She even offered her personal information, "You need to call (719) 251-0245. That's my direct number. We can dispatch a team to go beyond that and go get your animals out of that danger zone. So please feel free to call. We have a Facebook page. It's the Pueblo Kart CRT. You can message us, you can pin us, things like that."
The Red Cross is providing food, water, and a place to sleep for evacuees. The site also has a livestock check-in for those bringing large animals.
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