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A wildfire north of Cedaredge, the Squirrel Rock fire, has grown to 40 acres, and evacuations have been ordered for some area residents.
On Thursday afternoon, an evacuation order was issued for residents along High Park Road and east to Colorado 65, south to Brimstone Road and along Ward Creek Road, according to the Delta County Sheriff’s Office.
Firefighters on the ground have air support from a helicopter, two single-engine air tankers and a “helitanker,” the sheriff’s office said. Retardant and water is being used to suppress and slow the spread of the fire buring about 5 miles north of Cedaredge.
Local, state and federal resources are being used to combat the fire. People are asked to avoid the area if possible.
