LAS ANIMAS COUNTY, Colo. (KOAA) — Mandatory evacuations that were in place because of the Bear Fire on Wednesday have been lifted, according to Las Animas County.
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According to the county, the fire was caused by lightning. They also say on Friday, the fire reached 100% contained. It burned 128 acres.
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The county says community members living on County Road 78.9 and Bear Springs Trail are under the mandatory evacuation order. The roads are located northeast of Hoehne.
For those in the evacuation area, large animals can be housed at the Las Animas County Fairgrounds, which are located near the I-25 and East Goddard Avenue interchange.
At this time, five property owners have been evacuated.
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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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