Fire crews to work overnight battling +100 acre fire 8 miles north of Woodland Park
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) - The Teller County Sheriff's Office is alerting residents that smoke is visible along Highway 67 near the Turkey Track Shooting Area.
UPDATE: An aircraft survey reports the fire is 128 acres. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office says the blaze is at 30% containment.
This area is no stranger to fire danger. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office says this is the third time they've responded to a fire in the area. In 2024, there were 12 reported fires in that same area.
Crews will stay overnight to continue fighting the fire.
ORIGINAL REPORT:
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office says approximately 150 acres have burned so far, and the fire is at 0% containment.
Campers nearby have been told to evacuate. There are no evacuation orders for any Teller County Residents at this time.
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and the Office of Emergency Management are currently working alongside the U.S. Forest Service, and the Teller County Sheriff’s Office is working on the fire. A helicopter is assisting with suppression efforts.
The sheriff's office says fire crews are on scene, and urges people to only call 911 if they see active flames or a plume of smoke.
This story will be updated when new information becomes available.
