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Daniel Road Fire is now 100% contained Friday afternoon

Three wildfires in Pueblo County line caused a multi-agency response on Thursday
Daniel Road Fire
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Friday Update 1:45 p.m.

Fire crews have reported they have managed to get 100% containment on the fire.

You should still expect to see flames and smoke in the area.

Pueblo County Wildfires

Update as of 9 p.m.:

The Daniel Road Fire has grown to 50 acres and is burning in the Arkansas River Bottom. It is 0% contained.

Previous coverage:

A fire near 38th Lane and Daniel Road, now known as the Daniel Road Fire, has crews working hard.

According to the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office, the fire has burned at least 38 acres, and no containment numbers have been released.

The other wildfire near Highway 50 and Nyberg Road broke out this evening, but as of 4:45 p.m., crews had the fire 100% contained.

It only burned one quarter of an acre, and crews are "mopping up" the scene.

Red Flag Warnings are in full effect in Pueblo County on Thursday.

In addition to the two fires, Pueblo County has been working to put out a fire burning near Fowler.

These are ongoing situations, and News5 will update this story when more information becomes available.

Baca and Pueblo Counties use Rave to reach community members during an emergency. To sign up for Rave in Baca County, visit Baca County's website. To sign up for cell phone emergency alerts in Pueblo County, visit the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office website.

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