FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. — Mandatory evacuations for an area north of Penrose due to a wildfire burning near Highway 115 were lifted Thursday evening, per an 8:30 p.m. update from the Fremont County sheriff's office.
Officials said crews would remain on scene throughout the night conducting patrols and monitoring the fire.
The evacuation notice was in place for all of Fremont County Road F45 off of the highway. Highway 115 was closed in the area and drivers were asked to find alternate routes, but the sheriff's office said around 8:30 p.m. that the highway was reopening.
"As travel resumes on Highway 115, please use extreme caution and be alert for emergency personnel, fire apparatus, and equipment operating in the area," the update said. "Your patience and cooperation are appreciated as crews continue their work."
As of 3:30 p.m. Thursday, the fire was about 64 acres and 0% contained, according to the Florence Fire Protection District. By 9 p.m., it was 100% contained.
The Florence Fire Protection District asked anybody who was evacuating to leave a note on their door saying they had done so.
The Fremont County Sheriff's Office had initially said evacuations would not lift on Thursday.
There are no reported injuries as of publishing time.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
