Wildland Fire in Custer County

Custer County, south of Canon City wildland fire headed directly for structures Wetmore rev 911's and entire town to be evacuated

Heard via scanner that helicopters are in route and that there are some structures burning.

Maybe another scanner person can kick in and listen as I am still at work.

Information from 9 News

http://www.9news.com/news/article/295801/339/Fire-prompts-evacuations-in-Wetmore-area

WETMORE, Colo. - A fire in Wetmore west of Pueblo has prompted hundreds of evacuations.

Custer County sheriff's officials say they are working to evacuate the town of Wetmore as the fire spreads in high winds, and Pueblo County sheriff's officials say they are evacuating 308 homes in their jurisdiction.

Evacuees are being told to go to the Southern Baptist Church in Florence.

At least 12 structures have burned. No injuries have been reported.

Colorado Highway 96 is closed to westbound traffic at the far west Lake Pueblo entrance.

The Rocky Mountain Area Coordination Center reports the fire was about 700 acres Tuesday evenings.

The National Weather Service in Pueblo reported gusts up to 79 mph outside Wetmore just before 1 p.m. Tuesday.

Update from 9 News hopefully the rain and snow will come in and help those fighting the fire.


http://www.9news.com/news/article/295837/339/High-winds-Tues-night-spread-Wetmore-Fire

Here is a map showing the perimeter of the Wetmore Fire

Zoom out for road closure information.