Tag: containment
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Massive response brings Highland Lakes fire under control
A massive response by firefighters and public officials kept the Highland Lakes fire in Teller County near Divide from becoming a disaster. The fire had reached 90% containment as of Thursday afternoon, the Sheriff’s Office reported. No additional reports concerning containment were received after Thursday, but most of the local fire protection districts were released…
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Highland Lakes fire reaches 90% containment Thursday, officials report
The Highland Lakes fire burning in Teller County near Divide has reached 90% containment as of Thursday afternoon, the Sheriff’s Office reports. The area of Divide received about an inch of snowfall overnight and into the early morning, according to National Weather Service meteorologist Michael Garberoglio. Garberoglio told the Gazette that snow can assist in…
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Woodland Park elementary schools closed Wednesday due to Highland Lakes blaze
Two Woodland Park School District elementary schools remained closed on Wednesday as firefighting crews continued to battle the Highland Lakes fire near Divide, according to the school district’s website. The campuses of Summit and Columbine elementary schools were closed to students and staff, the website stated. A date for return to normal school operations had…