Huerfano Road Fire Burns 230 Acres In Pueblo County
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PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)- Authorities say this week's warm, dry weather has created conditions that are ripe for wildfires. The Huerfano Road Fire has burned 230 acres and was 72% contained on Thursday afternoon.
Multiple crews continued to fight the fire and will monitor the fire overnight.
UPDATE: 4:20 pm. 3/3/22 -- No significant change in the size and containment of #HuerfanoRdFire from the A.M. The fire is 230 acres with 72% containment. Multiple fire crews continue to work the fire. Crews will monitor the fire through the night. pic.twitter.com/XOr313EL8J
— PuebloCounty Sheriff (@PuebloCountySO) March 3, 2022
The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office said that the fire burned in an old riverbed and did not threaten any structures.
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