Brush Fire Near Yoder Forces Evacuations
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) -- Evacuations were ordered Friday afternoon for residents in a section of El Paso County due to a brush fire.
El Paso County first reported the fire on Twitter at 3:43 p.m. The county said the blaze was "fast-moving" and approximately 35 acres in size.
Evacuation map for fast moving wildfire in Eastern El Paso County. pic.twitter.com/zPI6DPePZu
— EPCSheriff (@EPCSheriff) March 30, 2018
Minutes later, the El Paso County Sheriff tweeted instructions for residents to evacuate.
Edison Junior and Senior High Schools were opened for evacuees.
About three hours after alerts went out, authorities lifted the evacuation order and said fire crews were mopping up hot spots.
All evacuations for fire in Yoder have been lifted and residents can return to their homes. pic.twitter.com/fPENBqC6tJ
— EPCSheriff (@EPCSheriff) March 31, 2018