Update as of 3:00 p.m. Saturday
The evacuations have been lifted.
The City of Fountain says that fire crews were able to contain the fire, prevent further spread, and are conducting mop-up operations.
There were no reported injuries or damages to any structures.
Acreage is estimated at two acres.
Original coverage:
Evacuation orders have been issued for homes on the east side of Jordan Road in Fountain from the north intersection of Jordan Road and Old Pueblo Road to the south intersection of Jordan Road and Old Pueblo Road.
If you are in this area, you are ordered to evacuate now.
This is an ongoing fire, and we will update this article as more information becomes available.
Custer, El Paso, Fremont, and Teller Counties use Everbridge to reach community members during an emergency. To sign up in Custer and Fremont Counties, click here. To sign up in El Paso and Teller Counties, click here.
The 911 authority says that a new partnership with the ReachWell app will allow Peak Alerts to integrate seamlessly and allow for 130 different
language translations. Reachwell does not require users to make an additional account or personal information to receive the alerts.
Once you have downloaded the ReachWell app follow these steps to get Peak Alerts through the App:
1. Download the ReachWell App wherever you download apps or visit rwell.us/ElPasoCO and accept push notifications
2. Select Preferred Language
3. Add Peak Alerts
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47,000 Acres, 0% Containment, and New Evacuations
The Aspen Acres Fire continues to rage out of control, growing to over 47,000 acres with zero containment. New mandatory evacuations have been issued for the Red Creek area as the fire threatens thousands of structures across multiple counties.
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