LAS ANIMAS COUNTY, Colo. (KOAA) — A new wildfire has broken out in Las Animas County. The Poitrey Canyon Fire is burning northwest of Kim.
As of Monday, the fire has grown a little, with it currently sitting at 2,113 acres.
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Governor Jared Polis has declared a verbal disaster declaration, signaling the release of more state resources to help in the firefight.
Crews on the ground said that overnight into Monday, crews were able to limit the growth, which was mostly in the northwestern part of the fire line. Air resources continue to help in the battle Monday.
On Sunday, the Colorado Division of Fire Protection and Control assumed control of the investigation, per Governor Polis' disaster emergency declaration.
The fire is currently sitting at 2,065 acres.
They say that Single-engine Air Tankers, Large Air Tankers, and helicopters have been assisting the fire crews, but the fire is still 0% contained.
On Saturday, the Hoehne Fire Protection District estimated the fire at 1,996 acres. The fire was only 676 acres as of Friday evening.
Governor Polis declared a disaster emergency for the fire, directing the Department of Public Safety and its Divisions of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and Fire Prevention and Control to assume control of the fire efforts.
At this time, no injuries have been reported, and no evacuation orders have been issued. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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 links below:
- Cheyenne County
- Crowley County
- Elbert County
- Huerfano County
- Las Animas County
- Lincoln County
- Otero County
- Park County
- Prowers County
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