Wildfire burns near Interlaken Resort in Twin Lakes, officials say

LAKE COUNTY, Colo. — A wildfire is burning near the Interlaken Resort in the Twin Lakes area Tuesday afternoon, according to Lake County government officials.

The fire is burning 12 miles southwest of Leadville and at 164 acres as of 5 p.m. Tuesday, according to the U.S. Forest Service and the Lake County Sheriff's Office.

The Lake County Sheriff's Office has issued evacuation orders for the following areas:

• The Interlaken sector and departmental road 25

Pre-evacuation orders were issued for Last Canyon Road – County Road 30 to Balltown, but have since been lifted.

Those who need to evacuate can head to the 6th Street Gym, located in the 100 block of East 6th, according to the sheriff's office.

The Willis Gulch trailhead is closed due to the fire. Camping is not allowed on the east side of Twin Lakes and around the Interlaken trailhead, according to the USFS.

The USFS ordered a Type Three helicopter to help fight the fire.

Buildings in the historic district of Interlaken are not at risk thanks to firefighters on site who ensured the protection of the structures, the sheriff's office said. Firefighters will remain on site throughout the night.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

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