HUERFANO COUNTY, Colo. (KOAA) — Pre-evacuations remain in effect in Huerfano County on Thursday morning as the Big Sheep Fire continues to burn.
Huerfano County officials say that after evaluating the humidity and Red Flag Warning conditions, the pre-evacuations will remain in effect.
San Isabel Electric is working to restore service as soon as possible. Crews are prioritizing two hot spots as well as some additional flare-ups.
WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR ABOUT THE "BIG SHEEP FIRE"
- Pre-evacuations south of Highway 69 in Huerfano County are lifted
- Pre-evacuations are ordered for community members between the fire and Highway 69 to Farisita
- Fire is burning west of Sheep Mountain near County Road 531
- Fire has burned 1,322 acres as of Friday, with 50% containment
- Watch News5's latest coverage of the Big Sheep Fire below:
Responders from several area fire protection districts are en route to respond to the scene.
- Watch News5's coverage of the fire below:
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.
Editor's Note: News5 originally reported that community members between the fire and Highway 69 to Farisita were under an evacuation notice. The Huerfano County Sheriff's Office says there was a miscommunication, and the area is only under a pre-evacuation notice at this time.
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