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(CBS4) — The size of a wildland fire in Costilla County exploded overnight — from 4,000 acres on Thursday to nearly 24,000 acres on Friday — and continues to burn out of control. The fire jumped CO 160 near Huerfano County Road, forcing the Colorado Department of Transportation to close the highway. The highway will remain closed due to poor visibility, heavy smoke and the fire’s proximity to the highway. The fire moved into Huerfano County on Friday and the sheriff’s office ordered mandatory evacuations. A MANDATORY EVACUATION has been issued for residents in Tres Valles, Paradise Acres, Raspberry Mountain, Pine Haven and the Cuchara Valley. Cuchara residents have 2 hours to evacuate either north or south on Hwy 12 then the Highway will be closed — Emergency Dispatch (@Huerfano_911) June 29, 2018 The Spring Fire broke out approximately five miles east of Fort Garland Wednesday evening and has now entered Huerfano County and continues moving east toward Highway 160 and the community of La Veta. NEW INFORMATION FOR ANIMALS IN LA VETA 4H BARN. THEY ARE GOING TO REMAIN OPEN AT THIS TIME. THE SECONDARY LOCATION IS NOW IN TRINIDAD AT THE LAS ANIMAS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS. AGAIN LA VETA 4H BARN WILL REMAIN OPEN. THANK YOU — Emergency Dispatch (@Huerfano_911) June 29, 2018 On Thursday, officials said there were 80 to 100 firefighters battling the blaze, along with fixed wing aircraft dropping fire retardant and helicopters making water drops. Fire crews had to be pulled out because of the danger of the advancing flames at one point. Dry conditions, rough terrain and strong winds gave the fire the upper hand. On Friday, some South Metro Fire Rescue crews packed up and were leaving to assist the existing crews. They’re one of many departments across the state helping to try contain the massive fire. The Denver Fire Department has sent seven firefighters to help. A Type II incident team was expected to arrive Friday provide more manpower and expertise. Rocky Mountain Team Black assumed command of the Spring Fire at 6 a.m. on Friday. “This incident command team provides an organizational structure well suited to manage large wildfires. Today firefighters will continue with protecting structures as well as values at risk while providing for firefighter and public safety,” officials stated. Evacuations The fire prompted evacuations in Forbes Park between Fort Garland and La Veta. About 2,500 people have been evacuated from the area. Authorities say some structures have been burned by the wildfire but won’t confirm whether those structures are homes, outbuildings or businesses. Evacuees were told they can stay at a Red Cross shelter at the Fort Garland and Blanca community center at 17591 E. Hwy 160 in Blanca. Another shelter has been opened at Huerfano Community Center, 928 Russel Street in Walsenburg. #SpringFire Update:#Redcross has two shelters open for #SpringFire. We had 4 people stay in Blanca shelter with 14 staying at the shelter in Walsenburg. See full update on our blog at https://t.co/6BWW6pNHG4 #COFire #SpringCreekFire pic.twitter.com/9WoilMdPWa — CO & WY Red Cross (@COWYRedCross) June 29, 2018 Another day of red flag conditions were forecasted for Friday. Temperatures are expected to be in the mid to high 80’s with a relative humidity of 6-10%. Winds are expected to be out of the south and southwest with gusts up to 35. Cumulus buildup is likely to start around 10 am which can create gusty and erratic winds with little to no moisture. With today’s forecast being much like Thursday’s, erratic fire behavior similar to yesterday is expected. Weather conditions Another day of red flag conditions were forecasted for Friday. Temperatures were expected to be in the mid to high 80s with a relative humidity of 6-10 percent. Winds were expected to be out of the south and southwest with gusts up to 35. Cumulus buildup is likely to start around 10 am which can create gusty and erratic winds with little to no moisture. With Friday’s forecast being much like Thursday’s, erratic fire behavior was expected, officials stated. Wildfire Resources – Visit CBSDenver.com’s Living With Wildfire section. Wildfire Photo Galleries – See images from the most destructive wildfires (Black Forest, Waldo Canyon, High Park and Fourmile), the deadliest (Storm King) and largest wildfire (Hayman) in Colorado history.<doc-sep>
The Spring Fire is approaching the village of Cuchara, which is surrounded by the rough terrain of the San Isabel National Forest. KUSA – For a fire that’s already consumed 89 square miles since it broke out less than a week ago, a distance of another two miles might not seem like much. “Sometimes those miles can be a huge distance, sometimes they can be really close,” said Neal Kephart, the fire information officer for the Spring Fire in southern Colorado. PHOTOS | Spring Fire burning in Costilla County 1/4 2/4 3/4 4/4 1 / 4 The 56,820-acre blaze is now a little over two miles from the village of Cuchara, an unincorporated community situated on the slopes of a former ski resort that’s been entirely evacuated as the Spring Fire creeps southwest. It’s possible that the fire could reach the area Monday night. “Efforts so far have been to construct fire lines, dozers and equipment around some of the structures there,” Kephart said, adding some of the 550 firefighters assigned to the Spring Fire will go to Cuchara to assess what they can do to protect the homes and businesses there. Kephart said the Spring Fire has been unpredictable, and that the conditions between Raspberry Mountain and Cuchara has significant beetle kill, rough terrain and narrow canyons – factors that make battling the blaze difficult and could pose safety hazards to firefighters. RELATED | Information about the multiple wildfires burning in Colorado right now If the fire gets closer to Cuchara, Kephart said firefighters could set controlled fires which are aimed at keeping uncontrolled blazes away from structures. Firefighters can also leave portable sprinklers and water tanks in Cuchara if the blaze spreads too fast. “Every attempt is going to be made to protect those structures wherever possible and where it’s safe to do that.” Seven helicopters are currently dropping water and retardants onto the Spring Fire, as well as air tankers. The Spring Fire, which was allegedly started by a man who had been cooking pit in a fire pit the night before it broke out, is 5 percent contained.