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.
The Las Animas Fire Department is leading the effort.