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Rube Creek Fire Breaks Out In Wolcott As Crews Begin Attack From Air

WOLCOTT, Colo. (CBS4)- Fire crews are fighting a new fire in Wolcott. Greater Eagle Fire and Eagle River Fire crews are fighting the Rube Creek Fire along with air crews including two SEATs and a helicopter.

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(credit: Eagle River Protection District)

The fire is located South of Horse Mountain Ranch and North of I-70. Horse Mountain Ranch is on pre-evacuation notice.

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(credit: Eagle River Protection District)

The fire is growing, burning in sage, pinyon and juniper. As of 5 p.m the fire had burned 3 acres.

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