Tag: divide
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Highland Lakes fire reaches 80% containment, evacuation orders lifted
DIVIDE — The Teller County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday announced that the Highland Lakes fire, which is holding steady at 166 acres burned, is approximately 80% contained. All residential evacuations were lifted at noon Wednesday, according to Teller County Sheriff Jason Mikesell. Initially, only residents were allowed into the affected areas, Mikesell said. Checkpoints were…
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Highland Lakes fire updates: Wednesday’s latest developments, including increased containment
DIVIDE — The Teller County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday announced that the Highland Lakes fire, which is holding steady at 166 acres burned, is approximately 80% contained. All residential evacuations were set to be lifted at noon Wednesday, according to Teller County Sheriff Jason Mikesell. Initially, only residents will be allowed into the affected areas,…
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Highland Lakes fire in Divide gains 60% containment as ‘aggressive’ response pays off
DIVIDE — A frightful, human-caused fire, which started at a house in the middle of a subdivision in Divide Monday afternoon and quickly grew to the point of firefighters beating back flames from the backside of many homes, by 4:30 p.m. Tuesday had reached 60% containment, as 150 firefighters worked around the clock to best…
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Highland Lakes fire in Divide gains 60% containment as ‘aggressive’ response pays off
DIVIDE — A frightful, human-caused fire, which started at a house in the middle of a subdivision in Divide Monday afternoon and quickly grew to the point of firefighters beating back flames from the backside of many homes, by 4:30 p.m. Tuesday had reached 60% containment, as 150 firefighters worked around the clock to best…
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Highland Lakes fire evacuees appreciate open doors provided by friends, neighbors
When a fire threatens homes and livelihoods in Teller County, the character and personality of a place rises to the top. And so it was the evening of Oct. 28 at the evacuation center at the Woodland Park Community Church. The fire started in the Highland Lakes area of Divide and by 4:20 p.m., residents…
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Highland Lakes fire: List of evacuation and pre-evacuation order areas
Here are the evacuation areas prompted by the Highland Lakes fire that started Monday northwest of Divide in Teller County, according to the Sheriff’s Office. The fire, named the Highland Lakes fire, was estimated to be around 90 to 97 acres with 0% containment Monday night, according to Teller County Sheriff Jason Mikesell. Areas are…
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Highland Lakes fire near Divide grows to 90 acres; 700 homes evacuated, Stage 3 fire ban in place
A fire burning in the Highland Lakes area northwest of Divide prompted pre-evacuation and evacuation orders Monday night in Teller County, according to the Sheriff’s Office. The fire, named the “Highland Lakes fire,” was estimated to be around 90 to 97 acres with 0% containment, according to Teller County Sheriff Jason Mikesell. In a 7 p.m.…
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Miniature cows are a hit at Divide ranch offering overnight camping for RVers
Merely a month old, there’s no gleam in Sirloin’s eye of whether his name portends his future. For now, the miniature cow born in August at Flathat Ranch in Divide is content to nurse while relaxing in a scenic mountain pasture with his mom and other bovines. The herd of friendly miniature cows with fun…
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Miniature cows are a hit at Colorado ranch offering overnight camping for RVers
Merely a month old, there’s no gleam in Sirloin’s eye of whether his name portends his future. For now, the miniature cow born in August at Flathat Ranch in Divide is content to nurse while relaxing in a scenic mountain pasture with his mom and other bovines. The herd of friendly miniature cows with fun…
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2 deaths attributed to massive snowstorm in Teller County, where effects linger
Two deaths in Teller County were attributed to last week’s snowstorm that walloped most of the Pikes Peak region, officials said during an emotional Board of County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday morning in which they also described “Herculean” efforts displayed by road crews who battled the elements. The storm buried much of Teller County in…