Multiple fire departments respond to brush fire burning south of Elbert

ELBERT, Colo. (KRDO) -- Wednesday, multiple fire crews responded to a reported fire south of Elbert.

According to Elbert Fire, the department and mutual aid responded to the fire. The Elbert County Sheriff's Office told KRDO crews from Kiowa, Elbert, Peyton, and Calhan have responded to the fire.

At 5 p.m., the Elizabeth Fire Protection District announced the fire was at 90% containment. No structures were involved and the fire burned 10 acres. Officials say a two-mile radius south of Elbert was evacuated, but those orders have since been lifted.

Below is a look at the area where crews have responded.

The fire forced the evacuation of the JCC Ranch Camp. According to the sleep-away camp's website, the evacuees have been taken to Elbert High School.

Crews are expected to stay at the scene for several hours to mop up.