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Abandoned campfire determined as cause for 440+ acre wildfire
The Interlaken Fire in Colorado's high country has burned 443 acres, and some residents who live near it in Lake County have been asked to evacuate. The fire -- located near Twin Lakes and about 20 miles south of Leadville -- was first reported early on Tuesday afternoon and it sent a large plume of smoke up into the blue sky.In an update on Wednesday night, it was determined by the U.S. Forest Service Fire investigator an abandoned campfire was the cause of the Interlaken Fire. This campfire was discovered about 60 yards from the Interlaken Trail and 1.5 miles from...
Update: Interlaken Fire caused by abandoned campfire continues to burn on 585 acres near Twin Lakes with 5% containment
Friday, June 14, 9:00 a.m.: The Interlaken Fire near Twin Lakes continues to burn on an estimated 585 acres — just less than a square mile — but was 5% contained as of Friday morning, June 14, according to the U.S. Forest Service. Investigators said the human-caused wildfire...
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