ELBERT COUNTY, Colo. (KOAA) — The Elbert County Sheriff's Office and multiple fire agencies were responding to a fire along Highway 24 between County Road 169 and 185.
The fire is now under control, according to the sheriff's office.
An evacuation order was issued for County Road 2T to County Road 22. North to 2W. That order has since been lifted.
The fire is estimated to be around 5,000 to 10,000 acres in size.
The Elbert County Sheriff's Office says that the agencies with Simla and Elizabeth are responding to help out.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
Several counties in Colorado use the CodeRED Emergency Notification System to reach community members during an emergency.
To sign up for CodeRED in your county, click the link's below:
- Cheyenne County
- Crowley County
- Elbert County
- Huerfano County
- Las Animas County
- Lincoln County
- Otero County
- Park County
- Prowers County
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