Pueblo fire crews secure line around river bottom fire

PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO)-- UPDATE: At 10:18 p.m., the fire department tweeted that crews have secured a line around the fire, hopefully stopping the growth of the fire. PFD says firefighters will stay in the area throughout the night to knock out any hotspots.

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Firefighters with the Pueblo Fire Department (PFD) are currently working a river bottom fire on both sides of the Arkansas River.

The fire is burning in the Aberdeen Bluffs area of Pueblo. At 10:18 p.m., the PFD said the fire is 0% contained, but no structures are threatened and no pre-evacuations have been ordered.

PFD says people living nearby should keep their doors and windows closed to avoid any smoke-related health problems.