The Highland Lakes Fire in Colorado is 100% contained after burning 166 acres and evacuating 700 homes.

The Divide Fire Protection District announced that the Highland Lakes Fire in Teller County, Colorado, is now 100% contained as of November 2. The fire, which burned 166 acres and led to the evacuation of over 700 homes, will continue to be monitored for hotspots in the coming days. Residents may still notice smoke. Investigators are considering criminal charges related to the fire's cause, which is believed to be human-made, though no charges have been filed yet.

November 02, 2024
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