SAGUACHE COUNTY, Colo. — A wildfire started Sunday in Saguache County and according to the Rio Grande U.S. Forest Service, 88 acres have burned and the fire is 0% contained. This fire is called the Lopez Fire.
Pueblo Interagency Dispatch received a call around 4:24 p.m. about a fire burning in Rio Grande National Forest approximately 10 miles north of Del Norte, Colorado off of Forest Service Road #670.
Saguache County Sheriff’s Office did evacuate the La Garita Creek area Sunday evening but those residents have since been put on pre-evacuation notice. They are advised to remain on alert, should a flare-up occur.
Numerous engines and additional resources have been ordered to help fight this wildfire including a helicopter.
Crews will remain on the fire overnight.
This is a developing story, this article will be updated when new information is released.

