At least seven separate wildfires are burning across Colorado amid dry and windy conditions
Most of the fires are small and have been fully or partially contained. However, drought conditions persist across the state, which greatly increases the likelihood of larger fires breaking out as the season continues, state officials said on Friday.
A drone battery igniting after crashing caused Wednesday's 52-acre Table Mountain Fire near Boulder, and sparks from illegal welding activity caused the Silver Charm Fire near Colorado Springs on Friday.Most of the seven wildfires burning across Colorado were sparked Friday amid what the National Weather Service called “extremely critical” fire weather. Dry and windy conditions continue Sunday.
Firefighters said they will continue to improve fire lines and extinguish hot spots. A Type 1 helicopter was assigned to the fire and assist firefighting efforts if the winds allow flight activity.Residents near Peyton in eastern El Paso County were able to return home nearly two hours after they were told to leave when a wildfire ignited in the area Friday afternoon.
The Silver Charm Fire was reported just after 12:30 p.m. behind The Great Wolf Lodge on Federal Drive. Shortly after, the fire department issued and immediate evacuation for the Farm subdivision. As of Saturday afternoon, the fire was reported to be at 75% containment, but officials said it will most likely be fully contained tonight. No structures were lost. The fire was started following a welding accident, according to our sister station in Colorado Springs, KOAA-TV.A wildfire burning in an old burn scar in Custer County has forced the closure of some roads Friday afternoon.
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