UPDATE: THURSDAY 03/30/2023 3:55 p.m.
(PARK COUNTY, Colo.) — The wildfire burning between Lake George and Guffey has reached 30 acres with minor spread to the north and northeast, according to Park County.
The area north to northeast of Homestake Place and County Road 403 is also under a mandatory evacuation.
The fire was reported at approximately 10:52 a.m. by a nearby resident, according to Park County. Multiple fire agencies throughout the state have responded including helicopter air support.
Evacuation Shelters and Locations are available. Call the evacuation line at (719) 836-4200 for updates.
People: Lake George Community Center located at 39141 US 24, Lake George, CO 80827.
Small Cats and Dogs: Teller County Animal Shelter, 308 Weaverville Rd, Divide. Please call 719-868-7707 with questions.
Large Animals and Livestock: Lake George Fairgrounds located at 37371 Highway 24 in Lake George, CO 80827.
ORIGINAL STORY: Mandatory evacuation ordered for Park County residents near wildfire
THURSDAY 03/30/2023 3:19 p.m.
Park County residents within a one-mile radius of County Road 403 and Alpine Meadow Lane were given a mandatory evacuation order due to a wildfire, Thursday morning on March 30.
An emergency shelter has been made available at the Lake George Community Center located at 39141 US Highway 24, Lake George, CO 80827.
For those who have large animals and livestock to evacuate, go to the Lake George Fairgrounds located at 37371 Highway 24 in Lake George, CO 80827.
The fire was reported to be behind the Florissant Fossil Beds.
Call the evacuation line at (719) 836-4200 for updates.
