GARFIELD COUNTY, Colo. — A fire burning east of Parachute in western Colorado destroyed one home over the weekend, according to the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office.
Evacuation orders were issued Saturday night when lightning caused several small fires along Morrisania Mesa, located at mile marker 3 on County Road 301.
The sheriff’s office said some homes lost powers as firefighters worked overnight to protect structures and ensure the safety of residents.
“Unfortunately, one home was lost as the firefighters were forced to withdraw due to the intensity of the blaze,” the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post.
Fire crews used helicopters for water drops on Sunday to minimize the spread of the fire by establishing a perimeter.
As of Sunday evening, the fire had burned 100 acres with no containment. More than 100 firefighters were on scene battling the fire. By 4 p.m. Sunday, evacuated residents were allowed to return home.
Displaced animals were taken to the Garfield County Fairgrounds located on Railroad Avenue in Rifle.
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