BENT COUNTY, Colo. — The Boggsville fire is now 90% contained as of Monday morning and has burned 1030 acres as of Sunday evening, according to the Las Animas/Bent County Fire Protection District.
Pre-evacuations have been lifted.
A fire map has been created for the Boggsville Fire as of Saturday evening.
Fire Crews are currently working hotspots and reinforcing fire breaks on all sides of the fire except for the north side, which is being held by the inaccessible Arkansas River.
Las Animas/Bent County Fire Protection District
Since evacuations have been lifted, the shelter at the Bent County Community Center is now closed.
The John Martin Reservoir asks that you avoid visiting the area. If you are at the reservoir, you are asked to leave. Park Rangers will be facilitating evacuation orders.
The reservoir says the fire is starting to affect the west end of the property, and the Black Bridge and Keller areas are closed to the public.
There is critical fire danger today, with a RED FLAG WARNING in effect until 8 pm. The winds are strong from the west.
Several agencies are on scene working the fire, including Lamar Fire and Emergency Services, and the Hasty-McClave Fire Protection District. Please avoid the area.
This is a developing situation and we are working to find out more.
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