A wildfire burning near Sedalia has closed Highway 67 at Rampart Range Road, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. The fire is burning west of Pine Creek Rd. and east of Rainbow Creek Rd. Highway 67 is closed southwest of Sedalia.
A pre-evacuation order has been sent to residents. Large animals can be housed the Douglas County Fair Grounds.
Details on the cause and size of the fire were not immediately available. Windy conditions with gusts up to 60 miles per hour are creating challenges for firefighters.
A Red Flag warning is in effect until 8 p.m. due to strong winds and low humidity.
It’s the third wildfire in Douglas County in the last few hours. South Metro Fire as well as MetCom Fire crews are on the scene.
The pre-evacuation zone for the #Rampart67Fire is located west of Pine Creek Rd and east of Rainbow Creek Rd. Large animals can be housed the Douglas County Fair Grounds. @douglasoem @douglascountyco pic.twitter.com/UyWq6dxa7q
— DC Sheriff (@dcsheriff) April 17, 2018
West Douglas Fire and DCSO are working an active fire near Rampart Range Rd and Highway 67. Pre-evacuation notices have been requested from the 0000-3000 block of North Highway 67. The name of this fire will be #Rampart67Fire pic.twitter.com/Ahkxqf0noS
— DC Sheriff (@dcsheriff) April 17, 2018
CO 67 closed SW of Sedalia @ Rampart Range Rd b/c wildfire;Use alt rte
— CDOT (@ColoradoDOT) April 17, 2018
