Pre-Evacuation Notice Issued for Southern Fremont County Following Wetmore Evacuation Order

Description: A pre-evacuation notice has been issued for portions of southern Fremont County along Highway 67 as fire conditions continue near the Wetmore area...


Published: 07/03/2026
Byline: SECO News

Pre-Evacuation Notice for Southern Fremont County

UPDATE:

A pre-evacuation notice has been issued for the area of Hwy 67 south of Florence to the Custer County line. 

This pre-evacuation notice includes the towns of Rockvale and Coal Creek as well as the Newlin Ridge and Locke Mountain subdivisions. 

Please prepare yourself for evacuation. The previously issued pre-evacuation notice for Hwy 67 at the 5.5 mile marker, 2-2.5 miles on each side is still in place. 

A shelter has been set up at Pathfinder Park or the Colorado State Fairfrounds in Pueblo for humans and animals.

Original Post:

Following the evacuation order issued for the Wetmore area, a pre-evacuation order has been issued for portions of southern Fremont County by Chief Ritter.
 
The pre-evacuation area includes properties along Highway 67, extending approximately 4.5 miles north of the Fremont–Custer County line, and encompasses residences 2 miles east and 2.5 miles west of the highway.
 
Florence Fire Protection District has deployed three fire units to assist the Wetmore Fire Protection District with this incident.
 
The pre-evacuation order will remain in effect until either residents are allowed to return to Wetmore or fire conditions change. If the fire advances and threatens the area, the pre-evacuation order will be upgraded to a mandatory evacuation.

Residents in the affected area are encouraged to stay alert, monitor official updates, and be prepared to leave if an evacuation order is issued.



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