Tag: Divide
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Highland Lakes fire updates: Wednesday’s latest developments, including increased containment
DIVIDE — The Teller County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday announced that the Highland Lakes fire, which is holding steady at 166 acres burned, is approximately 80% contained. All residential evacuations were set to be lifted at noon Wednesday, according to Teller County Sheriff Jason Mikesell. Initially, only residents will be allowed into the affected areas,…
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Highland Lakes fire in Divide gains 60% containment as ‘aggressive’ response pays off
DIVIDE — A frightful, human-caused fire, which started at a house in the middle of a subdivision in Divide Monday afternoon and quickly grew to the point of firefighters beating back flames from the backside of many homes, by 4:30 p.m. Tuesday had reached 60% containment, as 150 firefighters worked around the clock to best…
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Highland Lakes fire: List of evacuation and pre-evacuation order areas
Here are the evacuation areas prompted by the Highland Lakes fire that started Monday northwest of Divide in Teller County, according to the Sheriff’s Office. The fire, named the Highland Lakes fire, was estimated to be around 90 to 97 acres with 0% containment Monday night, according to Teller County Sheriff Jason Mikesell. Areas are…
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Highland Lakes fire near Divide grows to 90 acres; 700 homes evacuated, Stage 3 fire ban in place
A fire burning in the Highland Lakes area northwest of Divide prompted pre-evacuation and evacuation orders Monday night in Teller County, according to the Sheriff’s Office. The fire, named the “Highland Lakes fire,” was estimated to be around 90 to 97 acres with 0% containment, according to Teller County Sheriff Jason Mikesell. In a 7 p.m.…
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Miniature cows are a hit at Colorado ranch offering overnight camping for RVers
Merely a month old, there’s no gleam in Sirloin’s eye of whether his name portends his future. For now, the miniature cow born in August at Flathat Ranch in Divide is content to nurse while relaxing in a scenic mountain pasture with his mom and other bovines. The herd of friendly miniature cows with fun…
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These campgrounds are worth a reservation around Colorado
The old saying “know before you go” is taking on a new, heightened meaning in Colorado’s outdoors. Before we go camping, we need to know about fire restrictions, for one. Those are becoming more widespread amid this megadrought and amid waves of newcomers. The pandemic marked a period of bigger crowds across the mountains —…