Evacuations Lifted for Wellsville, Swissvale, and Bear Creek

Evacuations notices have been cancelled for Wellsville, Swissvale, and Silver Heels Road.

The management of the Type 1 Team has asked Chaffee County Sheriff Spezze to cancel the evacuation order for the residents of Silver Heels Road and the residences directly west. This becomes effective at 3p, Tuesday, 10/15/19.

The residents that live in Chaffee County on CR 101, Bear Creek, will remain under evacuation orders. All residents in Chaffee County that have been under previous Decker Fire evacuation orders remain on pre-evacuation status.

Residents of Swissvale and Wellsville will be allowed Re-Entry starting at 3pm today 10/15/2019 as well. Re-Entry credentialing will take place at the Howard Volunteer Department at 8274 Highway 50.