Colorado authorities said a fire that began in the City of Craig on Sunday afternoon caused temporary evacuations nearby.

According to the Moffat County Sheriff's Office, a home on East 13th Street caught fire around 1:30 p.m., which then turned into a wildfire.

Norm Yoast

Authorities issued an evacuation notice from 13th Street to 9th Street and from Washington Street to Bryan Way. Orders for all affected areas were downgraded to pre-evacuation status by 4 p.m.

Still, officials are warning residents to stay away from the fire, which is located in the area of Yampa Avenue and 13th Street, and follow the directions of emergency personnel. Multiple agencies are working to bring the fire under control. No resources have been pulled from the Elk or Lee Fire containment efforts.

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