Wildfire Information & Resources
Highland Lake Fire Updates & Resources
Teller County, CO
UPDATES 10/30/2024 11:15 AM
From the Teller County Sheriff and Fire Chief McCloud:
At 12pm restrictions will be lifted for all neighborhoods and residences previously under mandatory evacuation. Check points will still be set up at County Roads 51 and 511 until 4pm tonight; proof of residency will be required. After 4pm, normal traffic can resume. Pick up your animals prior to passing through a checkpoint.
Smoke may still be visible but crews continue to work on hot spots and the fire is now 80% contained. State and mutual aid resources have been released, the fire is now under local control.
The Stage 3 fire ban is still in place.
Information & Containment Status
As of 10/30/2024 11:15 AM
Size: 166 Acres
Containment: 80%
Helpful Links
Evacuation Centers & Shelters:
- Woodland Park Community Church – 800 Valley View Dr, Ste D, Woodland Park, CO 80863
- Official Highland Lake Fire Evacuation Center
- Animal/Livestock Shelters
- Large Animal/Livestock Shelter:
Teller County Fairgrounds – 421 – 433 Carr Ave, Cripple Creek, CO 80813 - Small Animal Shelter:
TCRAS – 308 Weaverville Rd, Divide, CO 80814
- Large Animal/Livestock Shelter:
Evacuation Orders
View the Teller County Evacuation Map
Sign up for evacuation notifications at PeakAlerts
Teller County, CO
Information & Containment Status
As of 10/30/2024 11:15 AM
Size: 166 Acres
Containment: 80%
Helpful Links
UPDATES 10/30/2024 11:15 AM
From the Teller County Sheriff and Fire Chief McCloud:
At 12pm restrictions will be lifted for all neighborhoods and residences previously under mandatory evacuation. Check points will still be set up at County Roads 51 and 511 until 4pm tonight; proof of residency will be required. After 4pm, normal traffic can resume. Pick up your animals prior to passing through a checkpoint.
Smoke may still be visible but crews continue to work on hot spots and the fire is now 80% contained. State and mutual aid resources have been released, the fire is now under local control.
The Stage 3 fire ban is still in place.
Evacuation Orders
View the Teller County Evacuation Map
Sign up for evacuation notifications at PeakAlerts
Evacuation Centers & Shelters:
- Woodland Park Community Church – 800 Valley View Dr, Ste D, Woodland Park, CO 80863
- Official Highland Lake Fire Evacuation Center
- Animal/Livestock Shelters
- Large Animal/Livestock Shelter:
Teller County Fairgrounds – 421 – 433 Carr Ave, Cripple Creek, CO 80813 - Small Animal Shelter:
TCRAS – 308 Weaverville Rd, Divide, CO 80814
- Large Animal/Livestock Shelter:
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