Over 100 acres burned, evacuations advised due to forest fire near Colorado Hwy 67

Crews are working to contain a forest fire that broke out near Colorado Highway 67 and Rainbow Falls Saturday evening.

Pike & San Isabel National Forests said the Colorado Multi-Mission Aircraft mapped the fire to be 128 acres and, as of 10 p.m., the fire remains 0% contained. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office, alongside the Office of Emergency Management, U.S. Forest Service and Teller County Sheriff's Office are working to contain it.

Campers in the area have been advised to evacuate, and officials asked the public to avoid the area and use extreme caution with anything that could spark a fire. Authorities warned drivers to be cautious when driving on Hwy 67 in the area north of Woodland Park as smoke, firefighters and fire equipment will likely be on the roads. The Turkey Track Shooting Area near the fire is currently closed for firefighter and public safety.

Officials said dead logs, grass and shooting trash fueled the fire. They believe it was started by a human, and the cause remains under investigation. Conditions remain hot, dry and windy, said authorities, which can cause the fire to spread more quickly.

Pike & San Isabel National Forests reported that crews continue to have success keeping the fire on the west side of Hwy 67. A helicopter is assisting with suppression efforts.

Another fire broke out in Craig Saturday when brush in the 1300-1600 block of Yampa Avenue caught fire. It was contained at 2 acres, according to WildCAD.

Officials provided updates Sunday on efforts to contain the fire.