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Freeman Fire Near Ruedi Reservoir 15 Percent Contained

EAGLE COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) - The Freeman Fire burning in Eagle County on Sunday is now considered 15 percent contained.

No structures were threatened.

The fire has burned nearly 300 acres as of Sunday morning.

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The Freeman Fire burning in Eagle County (credit: Snowmass-Wildcat Fire Protection District)

The fire was reported about 3 p.m. Saturday and the campground at the east end of Ruedi Reservoir was voluntarily evacuated. Homes in the area received a pre-evacuation notice as a precautionary step.

The fire continues to burn nearly exclusively on Forest Service land.

Fryingpan Road near the reservoir has been closed intermittently, but no long-term closures have been planned.

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