COLORADO WILDFIRE: 5 things we know about Monte Vista fire

MONTE VISTA, Colo. (KDVR) — Evacuation orders remain in place for some residents of Monte Vista after a rapidly-spreading fire broke out on Wednesday afternoon.

Here’s a look at five things we know about the fire as of Thursday morning:

• The fire started around 12:15 p.m. and was under control around 7:30 p.m.
• 15 homes were destroyed, and evacuation orders are still in place for around 30 homes
• Emergency housing is available at Church of the Nazarene at 228 Madison St.
• The fire burned approximately 17 acres
• Firefighters have stopped the progression of the fire and crews are working to mitigate the area