A wildfire burning outside of Norwood in San Miguel County has prompted a pre-evacuation order, according to the sheriff’s office.
The Naturita fire has burned about ten acres and is 0% contained, the said at 6:45 p.m. Thursday.
Naturita Fire (SW of Norwood): pre-evacuations are underway for residents along Thunder Rd, including La Mesa Vista, and Catspaw. This means you may be required to evacuate in the near future. Everyone in the pre-evacuation area should be prepared to leave at a momentap notice.
— San Miguel Sheriff (@SheriffAlert)
Pre-evacuations notices are posted for residents along Thunder Road, including La Mesa Vista and Catspaw, the sheriff’s office said. Thunder Road is closed to outside traffic for safety concerns. The fire was sparked by a lightning strike and smoke is visible from Norwood.
Sheriff’s deputies, the , Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service personnel are working on the fire. On Thursday a helicopter was used to make water drops and additional fire fighting ground crews are in route from Grand Junction.
