FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. (KOAA) — Crews are responding to a wildfire that has shut down parts of Highway 115 in Fremont County on Wednesday.
The Fremont County Office of Emergency Management is aware of the fire and says it is burning on Fort Carson land.
According to a Fort Carson official, the fire, which started along Highway 115, continues to burn southeast onto Fort Carson land. The following statement was sent to our newsroom.
At approximately 9:51 a.m., a fire that started along Highway 115 at mile marker 24 crossed onto Fort Carson land, igniting a wildland fire approximately 20 miles south of main post. The fire is approximately 15 acres in size and is highly visible from Highway 115. Fort Carson is now the lead on response efforts and is receiving aid from multiple agencies. No structures are in danger, and no injuries have been reported. We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.At approximately 9:51 a.m., a fire that started along Highway 115 at mile marker 24 crossed onto Fort Carson land, igniting a wildland fire approximately 20 miles south of main post. The fire is approximately 15 acres in size and is highly visible from Highway 115. Fort Carson is now the lead on response efforts and is receiving aid from multiple agencies. No structures are in danger, and no injuries have been reported. We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.
- Video shared with our newsroom shows the blaze along Highway 115
The Fremont County Sheriff's Office says Fort Carson is officially the lead on this fire. Deputies are on scene in the area controlling traffic.
Fort Carson officials tell us they are aware of the fire and have crews responding to the area.
Crews are actively battling the fire and ask you not to call 911 if you see smoke in the area.
News5 has a crew on the way to the scene and will continue to update this article as more information is shared.
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