FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. (KOAA) — A new wildfire is burning in Fremont County as multiple reports of visible smoke are being posted on social media.
WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR ABOUT THE "11 FIRE"
- Evacuations are ordered for a one-and-a-quarter-mile radius around High Park Rd/County Rd 352A.
- Fire is burning south of Guffey in Fremont County
- Fire has burned 43 acres as of 7:30 p.m. Sunday
According to the Southern Park County Fire & EMS Facebook page, the fire is burning south of Guffey in Fremont County and is currently 43 acres in size as of 7:30 p.m and has been named the 11 fire.
The Fremont County Sheriff's Office says evacuations are ordered for a one-and-a-quarter-mile radius around High Park Rd/County Rd 352A. There has been a large wind shift, according to the department.
Community member Taylor Sheaffer shared images with News5 from Rita the Rock Prowler, as smoke can be seen looking out over the valley.
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Multiple wildfires are burning across Colorado as much of the western portions of the state face a Red Flag Warning.
Custer, El Paso, Fremont, and Teller Counties use Everbridge to reach community members during an emergency. To sign up in Custer and Fremont Counties, click here. To sign up in El Paso and Teller Counties, click here.
This is a developing story, and News5 will continue to monitor this fire.
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