Wildfire burning near Twin Lakes, Colorado [Video]

TWIN LAKES, Colo. — A wildfire has burned about 165 acres near Twin Lakes Tuesday, the U.S. Forest Service said. 

The fire is burning near the Interlaken Historic District on the south side of Twin Lakes. Those who are near Interlaken and County Road 25 are asked to evacuate, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office said. 

The sheriff’s office said people recreating in the area were evacuated by first responders. Hikers at Interlaken were transported in a search and rescue boat to safety. 

Lost Canyon Road/County Road 30 and Balltown were under a pre-evacuation notice. The sheriff’s office said just after 9 p.m. Tuesday that the pre-evacuation notice has been lifted. 

The U.S. Forest Service said the fire was first reported around 2 p.m. and had burned about 165 acres as of 5 p.m. 

The sheriff’s office said due to structure protection efforts by firefighters, the Interlaken Historic District …