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Wildfire breaks out on Rabbit Ears Pass; campers, hikers urged to stay alert

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STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. — Crews are responding to a wildfire, dubbed the Fishhook Fire, burning on Rabbit Ears Pass near Steamboat Springs on Sunday.

Evacuation orders have not been issued. However, campers and hikers in the area are being asked to prepare for when the order comes down.

The size of the Fishhook Fire is estimated at 8 acres.

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The blaze is burning on National Forest, and the U.S. Forest Service will oversee operations, according to Steamboat Fire.

There have been no reports of injuries or structural loss at this time.

Information on the origin and cause was not released.

This is a developing story and will be updated as we learn more