Above: An infrared image of a wildfire in Logan and Phillips counties in Colorado, from Colorado’s MultiMission Aircraft, Wednesday morning.
Below is an excerpt from a Tuesday morning news release by Logan County Emergency Management about a wildfire in the northeast corner of Colorado that has burned at least 30,000 acres.
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“…Efforts by 13 departments on scene yesterday kept the fire contained to 50% last night, overnight and this morning. Seven fire engines were used overnight to knock down hot spots and flare ups. Firefighters will remain on scene today as windy weather conditions are expected to be similar to yesterday, causing fire flare ups and limited visibility due to blowing smoke and dust. There are an expected 80 firefighters to be on scene today.
“Structure damage confirmed includes three homes in Logan County and one home in Phillips County. Between the two counties, there are also multiple incidences of partial damage to homes and/or complete out-building damage.
“There are no reported injuries.
“Due to strong winds and low visibility, the Colorado Department of Transportation has closed Highway 59 between I-76 and Haxtun in Phillips County.”
Fire in Logan County has now burned at least 30,000 acres. 3 homes been lost. Latest here: https://t.co/ngBDQctuAq pic.twitter.com/wY16Dubhvn
— FOX31 Denver KDVR (@KDVR) March 7, 2017
We just found another one of the burning houses in the #LoganCountyFire. This one is currently on fire with crews working on it. pic.twitter.com/BRqL1NhvaA
— James Dougherty (@DoughertyKMGH) March 7, 2017
Howvclosr are these places to Greeley, my three kids are there w the dad who has violated court orders n needed in Utah
The fire in northwest Colorado is 101 miles from Greeley, Colorado. The fires in Kansas and Oklahoma are farther away.