At last check, the The Saint Charles Fire grew to 317 acres and is still has no containment.
Officials announced yesterday that it was determined that the fire was caused by lightning.
The fire crossed the Custer County line overnight meaning that is burning on both private property and forest service land in Pueblo and Custer County.
There are 260 structures in Custer County that are on pre-evacuation orders.
The fire is expected to continue to grow as the weather forecast is calling for gusty winds over the next few days. Smoke is visible in Custer and Fremont counties.
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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