COLORADO CITY, Colo. (KOAA) — Update as of 5:05 p.m.:
The evacuations have been lifted.
Sheriff's office officials say the fire is 100% contained and is approximately six acres.
Original coverage:
Several fire agencies are working to contain a wildfire off of Crow Cutoff in Colorado City, which has prompted evacuations for residents.
Evacuations have been ordered for residents in the area 1/2 mile west of Crow Cutoff Road and northeast of Bondurant Road.
UPDATE AS OF 4 p.m. of Wildland Fire near Colorado City-- Evacuations have been ordered for residents in the area 1/2 mile west of Crow Cutoff Rd., and Northeast of Bondurant Rd. (See orange area below).
— PuebloCounty Sheriff (@PuebloCountySO) August 12, 2026
The fire has been named the Sikes Ranch Fire. pic.twitter.com/J6IcAVmByl
There is now a reception center at the Pueblo County Parks and Recreation building (1650 Cooper Place) for those who have been evacuated. There is also an animal/livestock shelter open at the 4BarS (6675 Hwy 78).
The fire has been named the Sikes Ranch Fire.
The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office says the fire is roughly three acres.
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