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Fort Lyon Evacuated: Wildfire Burning on John Martin Reservoir State Wildlife Area

BENT COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) -- In southeast Colorado, the Fort Lyon community has been told to evacuate because of a wildfire is burning at John Martin Reservoir State Wildlife Area. Ten agencies are fighting the fire, which is burning in inaccessible Arkansas River bottoms -- amid heavy winds.

las animas fire (cpw se region)
(credit: Colorado Parks and Wildlife)

The Las Animas Fire Department is leading the effort.

 

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