A wildfire in Custer County was contained yesterday before it was able to damage any structures.
The fire was reported at 5pm and was located on the north side of Highway 96 along County Road 285. The Custer County Sheriff’s Office issued evacuation orders for a few homes in the area.
As of 5:40 pm yesterday, crews with the Wet Mountain Fire Protection District and Deer Mountain Fire said that the fire was almost completely contained and all structures in the area were protected.
There is no word at this time as to the cause of the fire.
Danny “Dan R” Ridenour has been in radio and television broadcasting for over 40 years, starting as a senior in high school in Rogers, Arkansas. His radio career has had stops in Nashville, Memphis, Oklahoma, and eventually, Colorado. Dan enjoys being involved in the community, having been a member of the Upper Arkansas Service Club and is currently on the board of directors for the Salida Community Center and is a member of the Chaffee County Fair Committee. He and his wife Carrie spend their days doing everything the mountains have to offer: hiking, camping, fishing and skiing. They've raised 3 children and have 2 grandchildren.
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