About 90 acres had been destroyed by the Highland Lake Fire, which was still entirely uncontrolled.
October 29, 2024,
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According to local law enforcement on Monday, a wildfire that was burning uncontrolled in the area of Divide, Colorado, forced more than 700 residences to be evacuated.
Teller County Sheriff Jason Mikesell told reporters at a news conference that the so-called Highland Lake Fire was fully uncontained and had burnt around 90 acres by 7 p.m. on Monday.
The declaration of a local disaster emergency was made. By Monday night, the county reported in an update that one building had been destroyed.
"You're going to see everybody throw everything we possibly can at this thing, starting early in the morning," Mikesell stated.
Since heavy winds could aid in the spread of the fire under red flag conditions, the sheriff's office requested the assistance of other agencies in the surrounding area. According to him, the winds were predicted to be steady at around 20 mph overnight before gaining strength to roughly 50 mph on Tuesday.
"You're going to see everybody throw everything we possibly can at this thing, starting early in the morning," Mikesell stated.
Since heavy winds could aid in the spread of the fire under red flag conditions, the sheriff's office requested the assistance of other agencies in the surrounding area. According to him, the winds were predicted to be steady at around 20 mph overnight before gaining strength to roughly 50 mph on Tuesday.
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