Highland Lakes Fire over 100 acres, 60% contained, pre-evacs lifted, house fire under investigation
The Teller County Sheriff's Office provided an update at 5 p.m. They said that the pre-evacs have been lifted and the fire is 60% contained. It remains at 166 acres with one structure lost.
The Teller County Sheriff's Office is providing an update at 1 p.m. It can be watched below
1 PM update
10 AM update
DIVIDE, Colo. (KRDO) – The Teller County Sheriff's Office (TCSO) says the fire expanded slightly from 90 to 98 acres overnight. In their 1 p.m. update, they said that the fire has grown to 166 acres but it is now 60% contained.
Deputies say no additional structures have been damaged, and no additional people have been injured. Additional firefighting and other emergency agencies came to the scene overnight and are being deployed into the area. More state resources are also on the way and the response by first responder agencies has been rapid and robust.
Sustained strong winds, 50-55 MPH, are expected today and teams are working to get more containment as the winds continue.
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Deputies ask that the residents of the effected area remain understanding and stay clear of the area to allow for the most efficient deployment and movement and response of the firefighters. They want to remind residents to observe the directions and guidance given by the deputies assisting in the affected area as they ensure efficient movement for the firefighters.
TCSO says that the Highland Lakes Fire is human-caused and they are actively investigating.
TCSO will have a media briefing can be watched above
The Teller County Sheriff's Office (TCSO) will be allowing evacuated people to go into their homes for life-saving medication. Contact TCSO for further instructions.
EVACUATION ORDER for East of Highland Lakes Sub due to a wildland fire near County Road 51. Everyone in this area is ordered to evacuate immediately. The closest major intersection is Cedar Mountain Road to Golden Bell. Everyone from County Road 51 to Golden Bell North and East to County Road 5 is under Mandatory Evacuation notice.
EVACUATION INFORMATION AS OF 10 A.M.
Cedar Mountain North to Golden Bell
Wayward Wind
Snowhill
Aspen Village
Broken Wheel
Alpine View
Beaver Lake Circle
Beaver Lake Place
Star View Trail
At 5 p.m. TCSO lifted the pre-evacuations which are shown as the yellow areas in the map below.
Shelter for people displaced by the fire is being provided at Woodland Park Community Church at 800 Valley View Dr, Woodland Park, CO 80863. The large animal/livestock shelter is located at the Teller County fairgrounds in Cripple Creek. Small domestic animals are to be taken to TCRAS.
