KIOWA COUNTY — Pre-evacuation notices that were in place for a wildfire have now been lifted for the towns of Arlington and Haswell in Kiowa County.
The fire burned more than 3,300 acres and is now 100% contained.
WATCH: Pre-evacuations for towns of Arlington and Haswell lifted, fire 100% contained
According to the Otero County Sheriff's Office, it's burning near the area of County Road 31 and Highway 96 near the Bent and Otero County line. They say it started around 2 p.m. At this time, it is unclear how the fire started.
The sheriff's office says the following agencies are responding to the fire:
- La Junta Fire Department
- Kiowa Fire Protection District
- Fowler Fire Department
- Manzanola Volunteer Fire Department
- Las Animas/Bent County Fire Protection District
- Crowley County Fire Department
- Prowers County Rural Fire Department
This is a developing story. News5 will continue to update this web story as we learn more.
Kiowa County uses Swift911, a system that makes phone calls to people in the area of an emergency. To sign up for Swift911, visit the Kiowa County's website.
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