A wildfire crossing Park and Teller county lines has spread 1,047 acres Thursday, officials said in an 8:41 p.m. update.
The 403 fire, initially burning along County Road 403 southeast of Eleven Mile State Park Thursday morning, spread near county lines into the afternoon and evening, prompting several evacuations.
Click or tap here for the latest updates from Thursday's wildfires in the Pikes Peak region, including in Park County.
Teller County authorities ordered mandatory evacuations for the area stretching from County Road 46 to Wilson Drive and for residents of the Wilson Lakes and Forest Glenn subdivisions.
A pre-evacuation warning was later issued for Valley Hi and Florissant Heights subdivisions, according to Teller County Sheriff Jason Mikesell. Residents in the area are asked to evacuate immediately if in danger.
Emergency shelters for evacuees are set up at the Woodland Park Community Center at 800 Valley View Drive.
Officials announced at 8:19 p.m. the power and gas will be cut off south of Highway 24 and west Teller 1 to the County line, mainly impacting the subdivisions of Wilson Lakes and Forest Glenn.
Evacuation map for the 403IC Fire in Park County
Click or tap here for the latest updates from Thursday's wildfires in the Pikes Peak region, including in Park County.
Park County residents within one mile of County Road 403 and Alpine Meadow Lane were previously ordered to evacuate at 11:39 a.m. The alert said structures in the area are threatened by the grassfire.
An alert issued at 11:39 a.m. Thursday orders residents within one mile of County Road 403 and Alpine Meadow Lane to evacuate immediately.
The alert said structures in the area are threatened by the grassfire. Although people may have time to gather necessary items, the alert said to “do so at your own risk.”
On March 30, at 11:39 AM residents in the 1 mile area of County Road 403 and Alpine Meadow Lane are advised to evacuate immediately due to a fire in the area. This is a full and immediate evacuation – residents are asked to leave immediately. https://t.co/vHqyD59GiL pic.twitter.com/8thfeaWM8X
— Park County (@ParkCounty) March 30, 2023
A state firefighting helicopter is providing support by air.
According to the Teller County Sheriff’s Office, smoke is visible in the west part of the county because of the fire burning behind the Florissant Fossil beds. Officials are asking the public to call 911 only if they see active flames, or a plume of smoke.
The Department of Public Health and Environment issued an air quality advisory for southeastern Park County and western Teller County. Park County officials advise citizens to remain indoors if smoke becomes too thick in their neighborhood, especially the young, the elder, and those with heart disease, or respiratory illness.
For immediate updates, residents can call the evacuation line at 719-836-4200
This article will be updated once more information is received.
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