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Rocky Ford Police and Fire on the scene of an active fire Friday evening

Rocky Ford Fire
Posted at 6:35 PM, Apr 19, 2024
and last updated 2024-04-20 00:30:08-04

ROCKY FORD, Colo. — The Rocky Ford Police Department and the Rocky Ford Fire Department are on the scene of an active fire Friday evening.

Courtesy Photo: Lynn Allyn

The above photo, sent to News5 by Lynn Allyn, shows flames and a plume of smoke, which Rocky Ford Police say is traveling southwest from the scene.

Police say the fire is near the intersection of 11th Street and Railroad Avenue, which is located near Rocky Ford Health Services. Police say its impacting 10th Street through 12th Street and the railroad through Maple Avenue.

According to Rocky Ford Public Works, the building belongs to a company called Brewers Construction.

Rocky Ford Police say if you have health concerns that are impacted by smoke, please stay inside. They ask that you avoid the area to allow responders to extinguish the fire.

It is unclear at this time how the fire started, or if anyone is injured.

This is a developing story and will be updated as we learn more.
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