The City of Fountain Fire Department reports a gas leak evacuation [Video]

FOUNTAIN, Colo. — The City of Fountain Fire Department(FFD) reports that a gas leak has caused two businesses to be evacuated and for Fountain Middle School to be placed under a shelter-in-place.

The gas leak is located in the area of North Santa Fe Avenue, West Alabama Avenue, and Mount View Lane.

They ask drivers and people to avoid the area as emergency crews respond to the situation.

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Tuesday afternoon update on the Oak Ridge Fire

Officials in Pueblo County Tuesday held a press conference where they said the Oak Ridge Fire had grown to a total of 495 acres Tuesday. All evacuation orders remain the same. The fire was first reported on Saturday.

Oak Ridge Fire Tuesday afternoon updates

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