Residents in parts of El Paso County are facing road closures today following a fire that spurred local authorities to action. El Paso County Sheriff Oscar Ugarte took to social media to announce that the 15700 block of Colonia Granja, the 15200 block of Colonia Granja, and the 2200 block of S. Ascension have been temporarily closed to traffic due to the incident. The notice advised motorists to steer clear of the affected areas, to find alternate routes where feasible, and to follow the instructions from emergency personnel stationed on scene.
The fire, specifics of which remain unreported at this time, has required the deployment of firefighting crews who are currently battling the blaze. Commuters and residents need to remain vigilant and preemptively plan to possibly adjust their travel plans as the situation unfolds. According to El Paso County Sheriff Oscar Ugarte, the post read: "ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE The 15700 block of Colonia Granja, 15200 block of Colonia Granja, and the 2200 block of S. Ascension are currently closed due to a fire in the area."
Local businesses and daily operations in the vicinity are likely to be affected as emergency crews continue to work to contain and extinguish the fire. The road closures are expected to remain in effect until it is safe for the public to access these areas again. The Sheriff's office is urging the public to comply with the closures and respect the barriers put in place for the safety of the community.
