UPDATE | March 4 — This fire is now 90% contained, according to the Las Animas/Bent County Fire Protection District.
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LAS ANIMAS, Colo. — A wildfire burning near Las Animas in Bent County prompted evacuations and closed highways in the southeast portion of the state Saturday.
The Boggsville Fire, as it is being called, has burned more than 1,000 acres and is 0% contained, according to the Las Animas/Bent County Fire Protection District.
Mandatory evacuations were in place for homes east of Las Animas and Fort Lyon on Saturday immediately after the fire broke out. However, those orders were downgraded to pre-evacuation status on Sunday.
Those living just south of Highway 50 at Bent Fort Inn to Fort Lyon are also under a pre-evacuation order.
Multiple highways were closed in the area but have since reopened, fire officials said Sunday.
There have been no reports of structures lost or injuries at this time.
The area is under a red flag warning due to strong winds and low humidity.
Several agencies are on scene working the fire, including Lamar Fire and Emergency Services, and the Hasty-McClave Fire Protection District.
