The Summit County Sheriff’s Office issued a mandatory evacuation near Silverthorne due to an active wildfire.   

Last night, the sheriff’s office ordered an evacuation for the Hamilton Creek area above Silverthorne. Angler Mountain and the South 40 neighborhoods are at pre-evacuation status.   

The fire north of Silverthorne grew to 30 acres last night. Air and additional ground firefighters will arrive today.   

Chaffee, Fremont, Park, Saguache and Lake Counties have moved into Stage I Fire Restrictions.   

Still allowed under Stage I restrictions: Campfires within a permanent constructed fire ring in a developed public campground, gas or liquid fueled stoves, fireplaces within enclosed buildings and charcoal grill fires at private residences.   

The fire ban also prohibits the burning of debris piles, slash piles, ditches and agricultural lands.

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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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