GUNNISON COUNTY, Colo. — A fire that was burning on private property in Gunnison County was fully contained Tuesday afternoon.
Around 3:30 p.m. on Monday, a fire — named the Illinois Creek Fire — was reported near Illinois Creek off County Road 742, north of Taylor Park Reservoir.
Several agencies responded to the scene, including Gunnison Fire, Gunnison EMS and the Gunnison County Sheriff's Office.
In an update around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, the Gunnison Regional 911 Center announced that the fire was 100% contained.
The fire broke out on private property and burned five acres. The cause is under investigation by the sheriff's office.
No injuries have been reported as of Tuesday evening, according to the sheriff's office. The fire did not damage any structures.
Evacuation orders for the surrounding area have been lifted. The American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming opened a shelter at the Fred Field Center, located at 275 S. Spruce St. in Gunnison. Overnight, they helped 37 people.
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