Fire Contained After Burning Over 5,000 Acres in Colorado's Eastern Plains
Fire Contained After Burning Over 5,000 Acres in Colorado's Eastern Plains
US · Published Feb 18, 2026
A wildfire in Colorado's Eastern Plains near Limon, which burned over 5,000 acres, has been successfully contained.
Evacuation orders in Elbert and Lincoln counties were lifted, allowing residents to return home.
Rapid response and coordination among local agencies were crucial in controlling the fire.
Wildfire contained; evacuations lifted in Elbert, Lincoln
A significant wildfire that scorched over 5,000 acres in Colorado's Eastern Plains near Limon has been successfully contained, according to local fire officials. The blaze prompted evacuation orders in Elbert and Lincoln counties on Tuesday afternoon, but these were lifted by 5 p.m., providing relief to residents and emergency services. The swift response and coordination among local agencies were critical in controlling the fire's spread and ensuring public safety.
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