Decker Fire Evacuation Center Moved To Scout Hut in Riverside Park
The evacuation center has been moved to the Rotary Scout Hut in Riverside Park in Salida.
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Weather Forecast For Sunday, October 6
The valley will see a sunny high of 65 today, a low of 33. Winds are out of the southeast at 5 to 10 mph.
Decker Fire Claims Single Structure in Chaffee County
Chaffee County Sheriff John Spezze has now confirmed one structure has been lost in Chaffee County.
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Decker Fire Midday Update [Oct. 5] [Updated]
The Decker Fire was less active yesterday than previous days. Helicopters were able to fly and drop water over the fire for most of the day.
Decker Fire Morning Update [Oct. 5]
The Decker Fire was less active yesterday than previous days. Helicopters were able to fly and drop water over the fire for most of the day.
Decker Fire Morning Update [Oct. 4]
The Decker Fire has grown to an estimated 5,348 acres. Acreage is estimated because the infrared aircraft could not fly due to mechanical problems.
Ark Valley Humane Offers Evacuees Assistance
Ark Valley Humane Society is offering free pet food for evacuees at the Salida Methodist Church between the hours of 8 am and 7 pm.
Highway 50 Speed Reduced East of Salida
The Colorado Department of Transportation has issued a speed reduction on Highway 50 east of Salida.
Decker Fire Evening Update [Oct. 2]
There is increased fire behavior on the west side of the fire, where the fire is burning in spruce but with no significant movement.
Decker Fire Evacuation Point Has Moved [Updated]
[Updated] The Decker Fire evacuation point at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds has moved.
Chaffee County Declared Local Disaster Emergency
Chaffee County has declared a Local Disaster Emergency in response to the growth of the Decker Wildfire.
Methodist Evacuation Order from the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office [Updated]
[Updated] There has been an evacuation order for Methodist Mountain issued by the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office.
