Firefighters worked in red flag weather conditions on Thursday, but moisture and cooler weather is on the way
Firefighters in Colorado continued working on two wildfires in red flag weather conditions on Thursday with moisture and cooler weather on the way.The High Park fire, burning in Teller County about 5.5 miles west of Cripple Creek, has scorched about 1,572 acres, or about 2.5 square miles since starting on May 12. The fire is 87% contained, fire officials said on Thursday. About 360 people are working on the fire.
“Cooler temperatures and precipitation in the form of rain and snow are expected for the weekend,” fire officials said. Fire officials urge the public to remain vigilant and use caution when traveling on roads adjacent to the fire area. All road closures and evacuations on the fire have been lifted.The Plumtaw fire is buring 7 miles north of Pagosa Springs. An evacuation order for the Lost Valley of the San Juans area, in northern Archuleta and southern Mineral counties, remains in effect.
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