Crews Tackle 600-Acre Wildfire in Huerfano County
A fast-moving brush fire southeast of Kiowa in Huerfano County was contained late Wednesday after burning roughly 600 acres. Local authorities confirmed the blaze was fully controlled by 11 p.m.
Incident timeline
Emergency crews received the first report at about 2:22 p.m. The call placed the fire near County Road 122 and Ridge Road, southeast of Kiowa.
By 8:40 p.m. crews estimated the blaze at approximately 600 acres. Containment stood at about 80 percent at that time.
Huerfano County deputies later announced the fire reached 100 percent containment around 11 p.m.
Response and resources
Multiple agencies joined the suppression effort. Ground crews and specialized hotshot teams performed direct attack and containment work.
- Colorado Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
- Steel City hotshots (Pueblo)
- Shadow Mountain hotshots (Pueblo)
- Gardner Fire Department
- Rye Fire Department
- Spanish Peaks Fire Department
- Huerfano County Sheriff’s Office deputies
Tactics and conditions
Hotshot crews focused on firelines and flare-up control. Local firefighters supported structure protection and access routes.
Officials asked residents to steer clear of the area while operations continued. Road closures and tactical priorities reduced public risk.
Public safety and next steps
Authorities urged people to avoid County Road 122 and Ridge Road during response activities. Investigators will review the cause once the scene is safe.
Filmogaz.com confirmed containment and credited the cooperating agencies for fast coordination. Crews tackled the 600-acre wildfire with coordinated resources and timely response.
