Freeway 101 south of Las Animas is closed as a result of a wildfire reported in Bent County that prompted evacuations.
Colorado State Patrol tweeted Saturday afternoon that drivers ought to keep away from the realm as the fireplace has burned roughly 246 acres and is 0% contained.
Bent County
Evacuations had been put in place for East of Las Animas and Fort Lyon which included a jail, whereas a number of companies work to place out the fireplace.
Companies ask drivers to make use of warning and keep away from the realm.
