Cutty’s Resort evacuated for wildfire

(FREMONT COUNTY, Colo.) — Campers had to pack up and leave on Sat. May 31, after a wildfire started near a southern Colorado campground.

The wildland fire was reported around 11:34 a.m., across County Road 6 from Cutty’s Resort in Coaldale. The fire has grown to about three acres, and as a precaution, the resort was evacuated.

Fire crews from the Western Fremont Fire District had to temporarily pull back for safety as a strong thunderstorm moved into the area. They plan to resume firefighting efforts once conditions improve. County Road 6 is currently closed at Highway 50.

FOX21 is working to learn more and will update this article as details become available.

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