CONEJOS COUNTY, Colo. — A wildfire burning in Conejos County called Menkhaven Fire has burned 154 acres as of Saturday night.

The fire is approximately 7 miles northwest of Fox Creek and has wrapped around Road 101. The fire continues to spread into the LaJara Creek area.

The community north of Highway 17 from Fox Creek to Horca is being evacuated to Parish Hall in Antonito, Colorado. The Red Cross will be at the evacuation location for assistance.

Firefighters with Rio Grande National Forest are assisting local volunteer firefighters along with multiple hotshot crews. Several tankers are also dropping water on this wildfire.

Authorities are investigating a downed power line as a point of ignition.

Heavy smoke from the Menkhaven fire is possible overnight in southern Conejos County, especially for areas along the Conejos River into the Fox Creek area.

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