EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KOAA) — A pre-evacuation notice was issued early Wednesday morning for a fire burning southeast of Cheyenne Mountain.
At about 12:30 a.m., the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office posted the following to social media and Peak Alerts:
“The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office has issued a PRE-EVACUATION WARNING for 1.5 mile radius of Rock Creek Canyon Rd due to a FIRE near 1/3 mile north of 1350 Rock Creek Canyon Rd. Be prepared to leave. If you are in danger, EVACUATE NOW. If you need extra time or help to evacuate, consider leaving now.”
El Paso County Sheriff’s Office via Peak Alerts
A PRE-EVACUATION WARNING has been issued for 1.5 mile radius of Rock Creek Canyon Rd due to a FIRE near 1/3 mile north of 1350 Rock Creek Canyon Rd.
Viewer images shared with News5 show the flames in the area of Rock Creek Canyon Road. You can view those in the video player below.
The Colorado Springs Fire Department included additional information a short time later:
“The fire is currently estimated at approximately 5 acres and is burning in heavy fuels. The CSFD drone has been assisting with aerial assessment, and we are coordinating closely with county resources.
Pre-evacuation notices have been issued for affected areas of El Paso County.
There are NO pre-evacuation notices or evacuation orders for the City of Colorado Springs at this time.
City residents should remain aware, stay informed, and be prepared if conditions change.
We will continue to provide updates as they become available.”
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Custer, El Paso, Fremont, and Teller Counties use Everbridge to reach community members during an emergency. To sign up in Custer and Fremont Counties, click here. To sign up in El Paso and Teller Counties, click here.
The 911 authority says that a new partnership with the ReachWell app will allow Peak Alerts to integrate seamlessly and allow for 130 different language translations. Reachwell does not require users to make an additional account or personal information to receive the alerts.
Once you have downloaded the ReachWell app follow these steps to get Peak Alerts through the App:
1. Download the ReachWell App wherever you download apps or visit rwell.us/ElPasoCO and accept push notifications
2. Select Preferred Language
3. Add Peak Alerts
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