The Lake Christine fire has grown to 2,377 acres with zero percent containment as of 4:45 p.m. Wednesday.
The blaze has triggered 500 home evacuations and continues to threaten power lines feeding electricity to the Roaring Fork Valley, authorities say. The Eagle County Sheriff’s Office has encouraged residents of the area to prepare for a 72-hour power outage.
So far, Eagle County Sheriff’s Office reports there have been no structures burned and no injuries.
“The Lake Christine Fire is a high-priority fire in the state of Colorado (because of) the values at risk and the power infrastructure located nearby,” said Chief Scott Thompson, incident commander.
The numerous power lines above Lake Christine State Wildlife Area are making the firefighting effort at the extremely difficult. Fire sheered off some poles. Ground crews cannot work beneath them for safety reasons. The lines make air and slurry drops tough.
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Municipal and federal crews are fighting the wildfire. Eagle County Sheriff’s Office plans to hold a community briefing at 6:30 p.m. at Basalt High School.
The evacuation orders that are in place will remain through the evening, with no estimated time for being lifted.
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The of fire activity and road closures Wednesday.
Wildfires in Colorado and the U.S.
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