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An outbreak of highly contagious Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease has affected schools in Teller County, prompting immediate sanitation and hygiene measures to prevent further spread, with no new cases reported after a week of intervention.
Evacuation orders have been issued for the Palmer Village Subdivision in Teller County, Colorado, due to a wildfire. The Teller County Sheriff's Office has also issued a pre-evacuation warning for the Twin Rock and Druid Hills Subdivisions. Residents are advised to be prepared to leave at any moment. Emergency response experts emphasize the importance of signing up for alert notifications to ensure timely and effective communication during emergencies.
A Tornado Warning was issued for Castle Pines, Lone Tree, and Louviers until 3:30 p.m. Another Tornado Warning was issued for Teller County until 3:45 p.m. There were no reports of damage in the areas under the warning. A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Colorado, Kansas, and Nebraska until 9 p.m. If you are in the area under a Tornado Warning, seek shelter immediately in the lowest level of a sturdy building.
A small aircraft, a single-engine Cessna T-41B, crashed near the Teller/Fremont county line in Colorado shortly after takeoff from Fremont County Airport with four people on board. The wreckage was spotted by another plane in a remote area off Phantom Canyon Road. First responders had to hike to the crash site due to the rugged terrain. The status of the four on board is currently unknown. The FAA is investigating the incident.
A small aircraft, a single-engine Cessna T-41B, crashed near the Teller/Fremont county line in Colorado shortly after takeoff with four people on board. The wreckage was found by another plane in a remote area off Phantom Canyon Road. First responders had to hike to the site due to the rugged terrain. The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the crash. There is no word yet on the status of the four people on board.
Evacuation orders are still in place for several communities in Park and Teller Counties due to a wildfire that started on Thursday. Emergency shelters have been set up for those needing to evacuate. The fire has burned 1,047 acres as of Thursday night. Officials will provide an update on the fire at a briefing scheduled for Friday morning. Donations of eye drops, cough drops, and water are needed for both counties.
A wildfire in Colorado has burned over 1,205 acres of land, forcing the evacuation of 100 homes and putting others on notice. The fire, which started on private land, is being fueled by winds gusting up to 52 mph, making it difficult for air support. The Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environment has issued an air quality alert due to smoke from the fire. The U.S. Forest Service has taken over efforts to suppress the fire, which is classified as "human-caused." No buildings have been burned, and no injuries have been reported.
A 1,000-acre wildfire in Park and Teller counties has forced evacuations and pre-evacuation warnings for several areas. High winds have prevented air resources from helping with the fire response. Emergency shelters have been opened for residents and their animals.