The town of Boone was evacuated Thursday afternoon because of a wildfire — nicknamed the Double Fork Fire — that is racing across eastern Pueblo County
ճ said the fire was roughly 450 acres, urged on by wind gusts of 45 to 60 mph. It is unclear what caused the fire.
RT : Town of Boone, in Pueblo County, Colorado evacuated for a brush fire:
— wildfirenews (@wildfirenews)
The is not far from the Pueblo radar and is showing up with a well defined smoke plume.
— Chris Spears (@ChrisSpearsWx)
https://twitter.com/maxineprn/status/984583475402563584
Authorities evacuated 229 homes in the town, population 350. Residents were sent to the Pueblo County High School at 1050 35th Lane.
The fire forced closures of U.S. 50 East from Colorado 96 to the town of Fowler. Colorado 96 is closed from Pueblo Chemical Depot to the town of Fowler. Multiple agencies are working the fire.