HUERFANO COUNTY, Colo. (KOAA) — A new wildfire is burning in Huerfano County on Monday afternoon.
Huerfano County Government says the fire is burning west of Sheep Mountain near County Road 531.
According to Carl Young, the Huerfano County Administrator, the Big Sheep Fire has burned around 40 acres, and it is 0% contained. At this time, no evacuations have been ordered.
Responders from several area fire protection districts are en route to respond to the scene.
The Huerfano County Sheriff's Office is currently assessing the situation and will continue to update emergency alerts in Huerfano County. Please sign up for HCNotify if you are in the area.
This is a developing story News5 will continue to update this web story as we learn more.
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