The count could go up after a survey of the damage near Wetmore, an unincorporated town about 100 miles south of Denver, fire spokesman Ralph Bellah said. All access roads to Wetmore have been closed. The following was released by the Office of Gov. State law does not allow people who have lost homes or property in the fire to seek reimbursement from these disaster funds. However, a cold front moving in later in the day could bring snow or rain to the fire, raising some hope that Colorado’s protracted fire season could be nearing an end. “On Oct. 23, the Division of Fire Prevention and Control received a request for assistance from the Custer County Sheriff for a wildfire burning near the town of Wetmore. incident to Custer County. The Wetmore Fire (credit: CBS) While 15 CBS RADIO and EYE Logo TM and Copyright 2012 CBS Broadcasting Inc. Used under license. High winds have meant extreme fire behavior, and that aerial resources were not able to fly. Eastbound from Colorado 165 to Wetmore. October 24, 2012 at 4:05 pm. ), By viewing our video content, you are accepting the terms of our. Volunteers took an all-day engine-driving course on Saturday 2/1 with an instructor from the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control. Dry, windy conditions were expected across southeastern Colorado and parts of neighboring New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and Kansas. The Red Cross shelter at First Nazarene Church in Pueblo will close at 5:00 PM today. WETMORE, Colo. (AP/CBS4) – A 2,200-acre wildfire that forced the evacuation of hundreds of people in and around a small southern Colorado town has damaged or destroyed at least 14 houses, authorities said Wednesday. Department, Manitou Springs Fire Department, Pueblo County, Pueblo West Tuesday, Oct. 30. They were able to stop the fire from actively spreading. Around 240 personnel are working the fire, and … Department, and Wetmore Fire Department. Emergency Management at. Wetmore Fire began Tuesday, Oct. 23, one-quarter mile from the town of Wetmore. All Rights Reserved. TUCSON, Ariz. — Northwest Fire crews put out a house fire near Flowing Wells and Wetmore Roads Friday. As we work to keep this page updated, you can also visit the Colorado Office of Emergency Management blog for information. WETMORE, Colo. — A 1,700-acre wildfire that forced the evacuation of hundreds of people in and around a small southern Colorado town has destroyed at least 12 houses, authorities said Wednesday. WETMORE, Colo. — A 1,700-acre wildfire that forced the evacuation of hundreds of people in and around a small southern Colorado town has destroyed at least 12 houses, authorities said Wednesday. The Wetmore Volunteer Fire Department serves northeastern Custer County, Colorado, and parts of adjacent counties. Pima County Sheriff's Department was also at the scene. All Rights Reserved. Sheriff Taylor has requested a member of his Command Staff remain an active part of this decision making team to minimize costs to Pueblo County. Custer County Sheriff Fred Jobe told The Denver Post that colliding power lines apparently created sparks that ignited dry brush. pic.twitter.com/4BZ4GoRSuF. Since state and federal fire resources have been requested, Sheriff Kirk M. Taylor has agreed to delegate authority of this event to a Type II Incident Management Team. been managing the fire since Saturday transferred authority of the People may see light smoke in the interior of the burned area, but evacuations orders for all residences outside the fire perimeter have been lifted. Highway 96 is closed from Lake Pueblo State Park to Westcliffe; Highway 67 from Florence to Wetmore is closed. The cause of the Wetmore Fire was still officially under investigation, but wind may be to blame. Residents north of CR 3251 and west of Siloam Rd. The Around 240 personnel are working the fire, and with lower temperatures and higher humidity, crews made significant progress today. Flowing Wells is closed north of Wetmore. The Bureau of Land Management says the Wetmore Fire is about 2100 acres with 15% containment. Baptist Church at 303 E. 3rd Street in Florence, CO Large Animals are being referred to the Colorado State Fairgrounds; Pathfinder Park in Canon City; Crossroads Event Center in Penrose; Colorado State Fairgrounds in Pueblo. They are in engines, on hand crews, and providing overhead suppression. Parts of it have flared up because of strong winds in recent days and they’re monitoring it to make sure it doesn’t move beyond the park. “That’s what we said last week,” Bellah said. Disaster declarations authorize the transfer of any funds in the state budget to the Disaster Emergency Fund, which is not funded unless money is needed. Department, Colorado State Patrol, Cripple Creek Fire Department, Custer or firefighters over the course of this incident. Reverse 911 was being utilized, but due to fire damage of utility lines, a multi-agency, house-to-house notification was implemented. Fire Department, Red Creek Volunteer Fire and Rescue, Rye Fire irefighters reached 100 percent containment of the Wetmore Fire on Monday afternoon. The shelter in Florence will remain open. Over 300 homes have been evacuated in Pueblo County and even more in Custer County. In addition to the homes and businesses, the fire is also threatening roads, utilities and a watershed in the area,” the Executive Order states. The fire’s cause remains under investigation. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. They have assisted several people offering food, shelter, and referral to community resources. Department, Chaffee County Fire Department, Colorado Department of About 380 people were evacuated in Custer County after the fire broke out Tuesday and quickly spread in winds gusting up to 79 mph. 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Wetmore Fire Destroys Or Damages 14 Homes, Others EvacuatedA 2,200-acre wildfire that forced the evacuation of hundreds of people in and around a … the fire fully contained, the Type IV Incident Management Team that had The American Red Cross shelter set up at the First Southern Baptist Church in Florence will transition to standby status by 8:00 this evening. The American Red Cross Reception Center at Church of the Nazarene, 84 Stanford Ave, remains open for those displaced by the Wetmore Fire. SOME evacuations for Pueblo County residents have been lifted. 02/03/2020 . While 15 residential structures were lost, there were no injuries to the public or firefighters over the course of this incident. According to the department, crews prevented the fire from destroying neighboring buildings. Fire managers also hope the change in weather will help stop the growth of a 979-acre wildfire burning in Rocky Mountain National Park. No injuries reported. The fire remains at 0% containment. It burned 1,998 acres in Pueblo and Custer counties. The cause of the Wetmore Fire was still officially under investigation, but wind may be to blame. Audio recorded from the KRDO live stream: Wetmore Village of Greenwood Village County Roads: 389, 390, 391. Evacuations remain in place for around 378 homes across both counties. (TM and © Copyright 2012 CBS Radio Inc. and its relevant subsidiaries. 12 were here. At the time of the request the fire was threatening approximately 350 homes in and around the Town of Wetmore and mandatory evacuations were in progress. Winds could gust to around 30 mph and temperatures were expected to be in the 60s. The Executive Order makes resources available to pay for fire suppression, response and recovery effort related to the Wetmore Fire. The USFS says the Wetmore Fire has burned an estimated 1000 acres about a mile west of Wetmore. please contact Christe Feldmann with the Custer County Office of Wetmore Fire Destroys Or Damages 14 Homes, Others Evacuated. 14 residences and an unknown number of outbuildings have been damaged or destroyed in the fire, which has grown to about 2200 acres. About 300 people are working the fire. With In Pueblo County the primary focus will be on protecting the 25 homes that are closest to the fire line. Fire managers also hope the change in weather will help stop the growth of a 979-acre wildfire burning in Rocky Mountain National Park. According to the department, crews prevented the fire from destroying neighboring buildings. October 24, 2012 at 4:05 pm. Disaster Declaration Signed by Governor for Wetmor... Wetmore Fire Situation Report from State EOC: #We... Wetmore Fire Update: October 23 at 4:45 pm, Colorado 2012 Joint Information Systems at Work. At a press briefing just before 9 PM, US Forest Service Spokesman Ralph Bellah said the fire was at least 1000 acres. The Wetmore Volunteer Fire Department serves northeastern Custer County, Colorado, and parts of adjacent counties. About 380 people were evacuated in Custer County after the fire broke out Tuesday and quickly spread in winds gusting up to 79 mph. The department is entirely supported by grants, donations, and local fund-raising. The count could go up after a survey of the damage near Wetmore, an unincorporated town about 100 miles south of Denver, fire spokesman Ralph Bellah said.

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