Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control
Coverage of Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control in the Nexus archive.
- Evacuation orders for anyone in the area of Lazy Acres and Bishop Castle
Evacuation orders have been issued for residents near Lazy Acres and Bishop Castle on Highway 165 due to the Aspen Acres Fire, which has burned 35 acres. Strong winds and extreme weather are causing two fires to grow rapidly, leading to highway closures and the establishment of evacuation centers in Pueblo County and 4 Bar S for pets and large animals.
- Pre-evacuation notice in Western Slope as fires in Utah reach Colorado
A pre-evacuation notice has been issued in Western Slope as fires from Utah, specifically the Jones and Snyder Mesa fires, have crossed into Colorado, according to the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control.
- Firefighting helicopter makes emergency landing after electrical fire
A firefighting helicopter assisting in the Hidden Creek Fire made an emergency landing in a field after an electrical fire broke out in the cockpit on June 16, according to the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control.