FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. (KOAA) — Evacuation orders have been lifted in Fremont County, and all roads have reopened Monday evening as the 11 Fire continues to burn.
- Watch News5's coverage of evacuations being lifted below:
In a Tuesday morning update, the Fremont County Sheriff's Office said the fire was roughly 100 acres and is currently 30% contained.
- Watch News5's latest coverage of the fire below:
Crews with the Bureau of Land Management will remain on scene and are working with hand tools and an engine to continue to get more containment on the fire.
WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR ABOUT THE "11 FIRE"
- evacuations for a one-and-a-quarter-mile radius around High Park Rd/County Rd 352A have been lifted
- the shelter at Pathfinder Park is now closed
- County Rd 69 and County Rd 11 (High Park Rd) northbound, and County Rd 11 (High Park Rd) at mile marker 10 southbound have reopened
- Fire is burning south of Guffey in Fremont County near the southwest corner of Teller County
- Fire has burned 100 acres as of 11 a.m. Monday with 30% containment.
As of 9 a.m. Monday, the Bureau of Land Management has taken control of incident command for the 11 Fire.
- Have a look from up close at the scene to see what crews are dealing with below:
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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Several 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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