(SOUTHERN COLORADO) — A few communities near the Saint Charles Fire are now on pre-evacuation notice as of Monday afternoon, Oct. 23.
According to the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO), Simonson Meadows, Aspen Acres and Terra J on Highway 78 & 165 are now on pre-evacuation notice due to current conditions.
“Conditions could quickly change. You NEED to be PREPARED to leave your home,” cautioned PCSO on Monday.
According to the Saint Charles Fire Facebook page, smoke is visible from surrounding areas, and active fire behavior is expected throughout the day, with warm, dry, and breezy conditions overnight and into today.
Fire crews and aviation resources continue working toward containment, which stands at 0% as of Monday. The current acreage is 56 acres and the fire is currently burning about 1.5 miles northeast of San Isabel.
The fire started on Saturday, Oct. 14 and about 130 personnel are currently fighting it.
