PUEBLO, Colo. — The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) reported it was responding to a brush fire burning west of Pueblo.
As of 3:00 p.m., the sheriff's office says the fire is now 96 acres in size and brought 95% contained. The fire is under control according to PCSO.
The fire is not currently a threat to any structures, and there is no known cause of the fire as of now.
Agencies responding to the Hwy96 W Fire include:
- Red Creek Volunteer Fire & Rescue
- Pueblo County Sheriff's Emergency Services
- Pueblo Rural Fire Department
- West Park Fire Protection District
- Rye Fire Department
- Beulah Fire Protection and Ambulance District
- Pueblo West Fire Department
- Pueblo Fire Department
- American Medical Response
The sheriff's office says Pueblo County resources will demobilize, and the Red Creek Volunteer Fire & Rescue will take command. They are expected to monitor hot spots throughout the night.
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