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Wildfire burning south of Trinidad on top of Raton Mesa grows to more than 4,000 acres

A wildfire estimated at 2,427 acres in size is burning on top of Raton Mesa southeast of Trinidad.

Wildfire burning south of Trinidad on top of Raton Mesa grows to more than 2,000 acres

By: Aidan Hulting

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LAS ANIMAS COUNTY, Colo. (KOAA) — A wildfire estimated at 4,205 acres in size is burning on top of Raton Mesa southeast of Trinidad. As of Thursday afternoon, officials say the Post Fire is 25% contained.

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Seven agencies are working on this fire, according to fire and emergency management officials with Las Animas County.

The fire was first reported around 1 a.m. Wednesday. There have been no evacuations issued at the time of this article's publication.

News5 will update this article as that information is released.

Las Animas County uses the RAVE/Smart 911 Emergency Notification System to reach community members during an emergency. To sign up for RAVE, visit the City of Trinidad's website.

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Wildfire burning south of Trinidad on top of Raton Mesa grows to more than 4,000 acres

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