Evacuations have been called in Fort Carson due to a 1,067-acre fire. Residents within two miles of the 24 Fire have been told to evacuate immediately, with pre-evacuation orders in effect for an additional mile around the fire.
Residents, pets and livestock can evacuate to Pathfinder Park in Florence.
Fremont County Sheriff’s Office deputies are conducting door-by-door sweeps in the evacuation zone.
State Highway 115 is closed in both directions for nearly 20 miles south of Colorado Springs to Penrose, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation.
Red flag warnings are in effect across the San Luis Valley due to extremely dry, hot weather through Saturday.
Fort Carson officials will hold a press conference at 3:45 p.m. Friday outside of Gate 1 with updates, according to a spokesperson.
