Wildfire Threatens Homes In Elbert County

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ELBERT COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) - Sheriff's deputies were evacuating multiple homes due to a brush fire in Elbert County Saturday afternoon.

The fire was burning more than 20 acres in the Chaparall neighborhood.

It's not clear how many people were affected but the flames were about a quarter mile away from homes around 5 p.m.

At least five agencies were on scene.

A grass fire burns in Elbert County in early February. (credit: Elbert County Sheriff's Office/Twitter)

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