News release provided by Huerfano County, Office of Emergency Management, Public Information Officer Lori Cordova at 5:08 p.m.
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Summary of Black Hills Fire
A fire is burning in Huerfano County approximately 10 miles northwest of Walsenburg in rugged terrain on the Major Ranch subdivision. The fire was reported to the Huerfano County dispatch at approximately 2:30 p.m.
Size-up Information
The fire has burned approximately three acres and is 0% contained.
Cause
Unknown cause at this time, however, lightning has been reported in the area.
Kind of Fuels
Pinon, grass
Jurisdiction
Huerfano County
Cooperating Agencies
Huerfano County Fire Department, LaVeta Fire, Upper Huerfano Fire, Huerfano County Road and Bridge and Red Cross
Management Strategies
Cut a fire line and contain.
Remarks
No structures in the area or threatened at this time.
