Posted on: 8:35 am, June 26, 2012, by Web Staff, updated on: 07:36am, June 27, 2012
Waldo Canyon Fire. June 26, 2012
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View official Waldo Canyon Fire updates on InciWeb
June 27 7:33pm: Our Justin Joseph reports there is speculation in Colorado Springs that the Waldo Canyon Fire may have been caused by an arsonist. Investigators cannot confirm that at this time. There may be an update at this morning?s 8 a.m. briefing.
June 27 7:21am: For more information on evacuated animals and how you can help them, visit the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region?s website.
June 27, 6:16am: All exit ramps from I-25 are open. However, in three locations drivers will not be able to proceed west after exiting, but will be diverted to the north, south or east. The I-25 exits with restricted mobility are at Woodmen Road, Nevada/Rockrimmon, and Garden of the God Road.
June 27, 6:15am: Fore additional information, the El Paso County Sheriff?s office has set up a mobile app that can be downloaded here.
June 27 6:02am: Mother Nature could help with a Flash Flood Watch for the burn area currently being issued for Wednesday afternoon. However, there is also a Red Flag Warning for most of the day, which could be equally harmful.
June 27 5:55am: Viewer video from Jerry Riley, who had to run from the flames shortly after taking it.
June 27 5:50am: Additional evacuations late Tuesday included Pinon Valley leading up to the Air Force Academy, Kissing Camels and Holland Park. Fire bearing down on the large residential neighborhoods of Mountain Shadows, Perefrine and Rockrimmon Wednesday morning.
June 27 5:24am: Air Force Academy closed its two residential areas and directed a base closure for normal operations Wednesday. ?Only mission essential personnel and personnel in direct support of cadet activities such as in-processing and student academics should plan to report for duty,? the Air Force said on its Facebook page. This is the first time the Academy has ever issued a mass evacuation.
June 27 4:33am: From El Paso County Police scanner: ?Another home is up in flames.? Number of homes destroyed still unsure. Expect more details at 8 a.m. press briefing.
June 26 10:45pm: Rich Harvey/Incident Commander: ?The fire was able to breach our primary and secondary containment lines?
June 26 10:31pm: I-25 open at Interquest in Colorado Springs. All WB Exits closed from Academy to Uintah St.
June 26 10:29pm: The City of Colorado Springs has updated the Waldo Canyon Fire evacuation map. Click here
June 26 9:45pm: Mandatory Evacuation: Kissing Camel, including south of Garden of the Gods Road, west of Cennential Blvd., East of 30th St. North and North of Fillmore and Fontmore Rd.
June 26 9:47pm: An evacuation order has been issued by the City of Colorado Springs for areas that are north of Garden of the Gods Rd. between I-25 to the east all the way to the western City limits and north to the Air Force Academy. The Air Force Academy evacuated areas include Academy Dr. to the USAFA?s southern and western boundaries.
Fire is estimated at 6,500 acres.
June 26 9:38pm: Hickenlooper on flying over the burning subdivisions: ?It was like looking at a military invasion?
June 26 9:37pm: Gov. Hickenlooper at the Waldo Canyon Fire command center: ?If I could make an executive order for rain, I?d do it tomorrow?I?d do it right now!?
June 26 9:10 p.m. ? AFA second evacuation (an additional area) : Academy Drive South to Pine Drive; Stadium Blvd. on the east; USAFA boundary on the west.
June 26 9:20pm: Colorado Springs Mayor Steve Bach: ?It?s like an inferno? We have quite a few homes on fire right now.?
June 26 8:47pm: El Paso County Sheriff says more than 32,000 people have been evacuated. Unknown number of homes destroyed.
June 26 8:39pm: Based on the view from Briargate Parkway, it appears hundreds of homes are threatened and/or ablaze. Live cam here
June 26 8:25pm New Evacuation Shelter Lewis Palmer High School 1300 Higby Road, Monument
June 26 8: 20pm Mandatory Evacuation of the south portion of the Air Force Academy: North Boundary is Pine Dr. South Boundary is the USAFA Boundary, West Boundary is the USAFA boundary, East boundary is the Tri Intersection.
UPDATE June 26 8:14PM: The Flying W Ranch reported Tuesday evening that its complex has been destroyed.
UPDATE June 26 7:39pm: A second Red Cross Shelter has been set up at the YMCA on 2190 Jetwing Drive. The Red Cross Shelter at Cheyenne Mountain High School is still accepting pets with evacuees. Evacuees that want to take pets should go to Cheyenne Mountain High School. The Humane Society has set up an animal shelter at the Freedom Financial Expo Center on North Nevada.
UPDATE June 26 7:35pm: CLOSED: Southbound I-25 at Interquest Parkway due to wildfire smoke. Detour in place using CO 21.
UPDATE June 26 7:29pm: Colorado Springs just released this map showing the mandatory evacuation areas.
UPDATE: June 26 6:40pm Colorado Springs Utilities has turned off electric and gas from West of Centennial from 30th street to Flying W Ranch.
URGENT- June 26 6:25pm Mandatory Evacuation: All area north of Vindicator Drive and west of I-25, North to the Air Force Academy.
UPDATE 5:45PM Tuesday: NEW Phone Numbers for the Waldo Canyon Fire Information Center
719-520-7058, 720-402-7935, 720-202-4510, 720-237-9947, 720-237-3417
UPDATE June 26 4:25pm ? The El Paso County Sheriff has up graded to Mandatory evacuation the communities of North Mountian Shadows and Peregrine (north of Chuck Wagon Road, west of Centenial to Orchard Valley Road, NW of Orchard Valley Road to Woodman Road).
UPDATE June 26 3:45pm ? The El Paso County Sheriff has downgraded the Mandatory evacuation order for Crystal Park to Voluntary.
UPDATE June 26 ? 1:10 PM ? A new Pre-Evacuaion Notice has been issued for portions of Teller County near Woodland Park. A Pre-Evacuation notice is precautionary, and does not mean a Mandatory Evacuation is imminent, but only that you should be prepared to evacuate if necessary.
Hwy 24 is closed west of Colorado Springs ? In particular, westbound is closed near the west exit for Manito Springs, and eastbound is closed at the El Paso/Teller County Line near Crystola.
Waldo Canyon Fire Joint Information Center telephone numbers are: 719-629-7322, 720-402-7935, 720-237-9947, 720-237-3417. For official Twitter updates: @epcsheriff and @springsgov
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