More than 100 firefighters are working to gain control of a wildfire burning west of Canon City near the Royal Gorge. Buckskin Joes as well as all businesses and residences on 8 mile hill, County Road 61 and the southside of Highway 50 are evacuated. The Royal Gorge closed Monday …
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Read More »UPDATE: Fire near Royal Gorge causing evacuations
Crews in Fremont County are responding to reports of a wildfire burning West of Canon City near the Royal Gorge. Evacuations are underway in the area about 9 miles west of Canon City. We’re told multiple structures are threatened. No word yet on the size of the …
Read More »Fire reported near Royal Gorge
Crews in Fremont County are responding to reports of a wildfire burning West of Canon City near the Royal Gorge. We don’t know right now how big the fire may be, or if any homes or businesses in the area may be threatened. We’ll have more information as soon as …
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Read More »Wildland Fire in Fremont County Near Royal Gorge Bridge
Firefighters are on scene at a wildland fire in Fremont County. Canon City Fire Department tells 11 News that the fire is a “pretty good size and spreading”. More: continued here
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