"Evraz Steel Mill Fire in Pueblo: Updates and Evacuations"
TL;DR
The Evraz Fire at the Evraz Rocky Mountain Steel mill in Pueblo is now 100% contained but not fully extinguished, with high winds expected to pose continued fire danger. Multiple buildings were burned down, prompting pre-evacuation notices, air quality advisories, and road closures. The Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment issued a public health alert for impacted air quality, recommending residents stay indoors through Sunday. The Red Cross opened an evacuation center to support those affected, and city-owned facilities were closed due to poor air quality.
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