Evacuation orders on the High Park Fire were lifted at 10 a.m. Wednesday after firefighters reached 69% containment on the fire, which has burned 1,572 acres in the Cripple Creek area. cofire
The Teller County Sheriff’s Office said residents who present valid ID or proof of residency will be the only people allowed back into the areas that were evacuated, and firefighting crews will still be working in the area.
The containment lines for the fire include its full western edge and most of the northeastern edge of the fire behind homes on Lakemoor Drive. The uncontained area remains on the southeastern side of the fire, according to Teller County. Fire crews are working Wednesday to connect fire lines into Four Mile Creek and continue securing the perimeter, Dallas said. On the area that was uncontained as of Wednesday morning, crews will work on fire lines to try to gain more containment.
Temperatures in the area will be in the low 70s, with winds out of the south around 12 mph and gusting to 20 mph. Relative humidity will be in the upper-20s, according to Dallas.
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
High Park fire update: Wildfire near Cripple Creek has burned about 2.5 square milesUPDATE: The High Park fire burning about five miles west of Cripple Creek has scorched about 1,572 acres, or about 2.5 square miles, according to fire officials.
Les mer »
High Park Fire Evacuations Lifted, Residents Return HomeResidents in Teller County who were evacuated during the High Park Fire can finally return home.
Les mer »
Oak Park and River Forest High School student injured during Tuesday assemblyAn Oak Park and River Forest High School student was injured during a school assembly, according to a letter sent by the school.
Les mer »
Denver weather: High fire danger Thursday followed by cold storm Friday with chance of snowWhat Colorado's weather has been lately is just dry, warm and windy. An incoming storm could change that by Friday. cowx
Les mer »
Daimler Truck raises revenue outlook amid record-high order backlogDaimler Truck Holding increased its forecast for 2022 revenues to 48 - 50 billion euros ($52.21 billion) from 45.5 - 47.5 billion, it said on Tuesday, with a record-high order backlog enabling it to push up prices.
Les mer »
USD/JPY Price Analysis: Climbs to three-day high, eyes descending trend-line resistanceUSD/JPY Price Analysis: Climbs to three-day high, eyes descending trend-line resistance By HareshMenghani USDJPY RiskAppetite Bonds RetailSales Currencies
Les mer »