25-05-2025
3-acre fire south of Westcreek 100% contained
UPDATE: SATURDAY 5/24/2025 6:41 p.m.
(TELLER COUNTY, Colo.) — According to the Pueblo Interagency Dispatch, crews fully contained a 3-acre fire at 3:25 p.m. on Saturday, May 24.
PREVIOUS HEADLINE: Growth of 3-acre fire south of Westcreek slowed due to rain
According to the Pueblo Interagency Dispatch, a fire 2 miles southeast of Westcreek in Teller County has reached three acres in size, as of 11:45 a.m. on Saturday, May 24.
The fire, located at the Turkey Tracks recreational shooting area, is reported to be a smoldering and creeping fire on the slope side of the shooting area. Firefighters arrived on the scene and are making good progress on the fire line, aided by the light precipitation in the area.
Firefighting resources from the US Forest Service and Douglas County Fire, including engines and helicopters, are assisting. The cause of the fire is under investigation. No structures are currently threatened, and there are no closures or evacuations at this time.
According to previous coverage of the September fire at the Turkey Tracks shooting range, the area sees five to ten fires annually due to the target shooting that occurs there, and fire managers have built fire breaks to help protect the surrounding communities from flames.
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