Tag: Highland Lakes Fire
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More delays for Highland Lakes arson suspect, awaiting ruling on competency
The woman accused of sparking the Highland Lakes wildfire that burned over 150 acres last year has seen several delays in her criminal proceedings, with Monday’s hearing bringing another. Lowa Tillitt, 77, also referred to as Lacey Tillitt in public records, was arrested Jan. 16 for allegedly starting the Highland Lakes fire Oct. 28. Tillitt…
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More delays for Highland Lakes arson suspect, awaiting ruling on competency
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The woman accused of sparking the Highland Lakes wildfire that burned over 150 acres last year has seen several delays in her criminal proceedings, with Monday’s hearing bringing another. Lowa Tillitt, 77, also referred to as Lacey Tillitt in public records, was arrested Jan. 16…
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Court documents shed light on Highland Lakes fire investigation
Court documents obtained by the Courier reveal additional details about the investigation into the Highland Lakes fire that burned 166 acres northwest of Divide and caused over 700 households to be evacuated last year. Lacey Tillitt, 77, was arrested on Jan. 16 for allegedly starting the Highland Lakes fire on Oct. 28, according to the…
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Court documents shed light on Highland Lakes fire investigation
Court documents obtained by the Gazette reveal additional details about the investigation into the Highland Lakes fire that burned 166 acres northwest of Divide and caused over 700 households to be evacuated last year. Lacey Tillitt, 77, was arrested on Jan. 16 for allegedly starting the Highland Lakes fire on Oct. 28, according to the…
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Court documents shed light on Highland Lakes fire investigation
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Court documents obtained by the Gazette reveal additional details about the investigation into the Highland Lakes fire that burned 166 acres northwest of Divide and caused over 700 households to be evacuated last year. Lacey Tillitt, 77, was arrested on Jan. 16 for allegedly starting…
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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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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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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…