The Highlands Lake Fire in Teller County has reached 80% containment, and all restrictions, including evacuations, were lifted by the Teller County Sheriff’s Office as of yesterday.
The fire, which burned over 160 acres and tragically destroyed one home, is suspected to be human-caused. Investigators are still determining whether the fire started accidentally or was the result of criminal activity.
Thanks to the efforts of firefighting teams, residents can return to their homes as containment work continues.y has reached 80% containment, and all restrictions, including evacuations, were lifted by the Teller County Sheriff’s Office as of yesterday.
The fire, which burned over 160 acres and tragically destroyed one home, is suspected to be human-caused. Investigators are still determining whether the fire started accidentally or was the result of criminal activity.
Thanks to the efforts of firefighting teams, residents can return to their homes as containment work continues.
