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5:41 p.m.: The fire in Eagle County has been named the Bocco Fire. Officials say it is several acres in size, but did not provide an estimated number.
4:59 p.m.: Evacuations are taking place in the area of Horse Mountain Ranch. U.S. Highway 131 is closing between Wolcott and State Bridge. Eagle County officials ask that you avoid the area.
Hwy 131 closed at Hwy 6 and State Bridge due to brush fire. Alt route Hwy 134 Gore Pass. pic.twitter.com/sREwNVyaam
— CSP Eagle (@CSP_Eagle) June 9, 2018
4:58 p.m.: The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office wants the community's help to find 78-year-old Ray Rosich, who suffers from dementia. More details the tweet below:
Missing man: Ray Rosich, 78, went missing from the 6600 block of S Gray St in Littleton around 2:00 pm this afternoon. He suffers from dementia and is wearing a yellow and green button-down shirt and khaki shorts. If you see him, please call 303-271-0211. pic.twitter.com/Yr1CvwShPP
— Jeffco Sheriff (@jeffcosheriffco) June 9, 2018
3:47 p.m.: Several agencies are responding to a wildfire north of Wolcott in Eagle County. Mandatory evacuations have been ordered as a precaution for five homes in the Alkali subdivision.
Wildland fire up H131, near Horse Mountain Rd. Please avoid the area, so emergency crews can do their job. pic.twitter.com/TVJxCrbKYM
— CSP Eagle (@CSP_Eagle) June 9, 2018
9:48 a.m.: Multiple crashes are being reported on northbound I-25 from University Boulevard to 6th Avenue, the Denver Police Department says.
MULTIPLE CRASHES northbound I25 from University to 6th ave. Very congested - avoid if possible. pic.twitter.com/1KDaJxGgIi
— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) June 9, 2018
9:31 p.m.: The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Elbert County for Sunday starting at 10 a.m. and going through 10 p.m.
7:56 a.m.: Denver Water says Evans is still closed both directions near Santa Fe in south Denver due to a water main break that happened Friday afternoon. They expect to have the area open by late afternoon Saturday.