Wildfires force evacuations in Colorado and Texas counties.
TL;DR
The entire town of Simla in Elbert County, Colorado, was evacuated due to a wildfire that has burned nearly 600 acres as of 4 p.m. The Colorado Springs Fire Department is sending support to assist in containing the blaze. The evacuation order has since been lifted.
Topics:nationnatural-disaster#colorado-springs-fire-department#elbert-county#evacuation-order#natural-disaster#simla#wildfire
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- Mandatory evacuation order issued due to wildfire in Colorado Out There Colorado
- Grass fire causes 'full evacuation' in south Park County CBS Colorado
- Fast-moving grass fire near Simla prompts evacuation of town 9News.com KUSA
- Improper Weilding and Metal Working Causes Grass Fire in Texas County KSCB News.net
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