LJFD Crews Contain 90-Acre Brush Fire Near Hwy 194 After Overnight Response and Evacuations

Description: Firefighters contained a 90-acre brush fire near Hwy 194 and BB.75 after an overnight response involving multiple agencies. Two homes were evacuated as a precaution, and the fire remains under investigation. Read the Full Press Release from the La Junta Fire Department...

90-Acre Brush Fire Near Hwy 194 Contained by LJFD and Mutual Aid Crews

At approx 108 am this morning LJFD responded to the area of Hwy 194 and BB.75 for a reported brush fire.

Upon arrival of Brush 1, they reported a large fire moving North on the North side of Hwy 194. 

Heavy brush and tamarisks and a small breeze was pushing the fire.

Two houses were evacuated as a precaution by rd 31.80 and Hwy 194. Mutual aid was requested from Cheraw Fire, Rocky Ford Fire and Bent County Fire. OCSO helped with traffic and with evacuation of the houses.

Crews on the North end made sure the houses were protected from the fire.

All other crews battled the fire and tough terrain. Crews finally brought the fire under control and worked hot spots and all were back in service at approx 515 am.

Thank you to everyone who assisted. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Approx 90 acres burned.

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