COLORADO CITY, Colo. (KOAA) — The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office reports that all residents of the Applewood Estates mobile home community in Colorado City have been evacuated after a wildland fire broke out Sunday evening. As of 11 p.m. on Sunday, the sheriff's office announced the fire was under control.
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The sheriff's office Facebook page reports several structures have burned, including several homes. No one has been hurt.
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In an update on Monday, the Pueblo County Emergency Management Coordinator says that a total of seven homes burned completely in the blaze, and two others were damaged.
Currently, fire officials believe the fire started by a vehicle traveling along southbound I-25. The fire was three to five acres in size in total and has been named the 74 Fire.
- News5 has been at the scene since Sunday. Hear what one resident said as the fire began to grow below:
The Pueblo County Community Animal Response Team (CART) had set up a shelter for large animals and livestock at the Colorado State Fairgrounds as of 7:30 a.m. Monday, this shelter has been closed.
The sheriff's office says the fire started around 6:20 p.m. on southbound I-25 and winds swept flames west toward Applewood Estates.
Roads in and around the estates are closed, but Highway 165 and I-25 are both open after being closed Sunday evening. Drivers are still asked to avoid the area to let crews work on the fire.
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