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.
(credit: Colorado Parks and Wildlife)
The Las Animas Fire Department is leading the effort.
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