Fire near Hwy 115 is out, roadway reopened

UPDATE: MONDAY 2/6/2023 4:51 p.m.

(CAÑON CITY, Colo.) — Highway 115 has reopened to traffic following a mobile home fire south of Cañon City on Monday, Feb. 6.

According to the Cañon City Area Fire Protection District, two mobile homes were on fire and the flames quickly spread to a third mobile home. Firefighters were able to put out the fire and save the third home, the Fire Protection District said.

Two families have been displaced, and the people injured have been taken to the hospital. The Fire Protection District could not provide details on how many people were injured or the severity of their injuries.

ORIGINAL STORY: Fire burning south of Cañon City, Hwy 115 closed

MONDAY 2/6/2023 4:31 pm.

Highway 115 south of Cañon City is closed in both directions near Lincoln Park due to fire activity.

According to COtrip, Hwy 115 is closed between Pine Street and Locust Street due to fire activity. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) said the road closure is causing delays and urged travelers to avoid the area while fire crews respond.

FOX21 News has a crew on the way and will provide updates when they become available.

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