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🌱 How close the massive Aspen Acres fire is to Florence’s Supermax

Florence, Colorado Patch AM: a 4 min read

Morning Florence! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How close the massive Aspen Acres fire is to Florence’s Supermax
  • Which Fremont County neighborhoods can finally go home after the fire?

Also on today's calendar: Bell Tower Cultural Center presents Look'ee Here.

Today's riddle: Why do some employees hide as soon as they arrive at work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 93 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 90, low: 59.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 94 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• How close is Aspen Acres fire to ADX Florence Supermax prison? (gazette.com) — Evacuation orders now extend right up to the ADX Florence prison complex south of town as the Aspen Acres fire burns roughly 9.5 miles away, though officials say the facility is sheltering in place and currently safe. Fremont County and Florence authorities have ordered evacuations for nearby roads and small towns, with more than 11,000 people displaced across four counties while firefighters slowly increase containment.
   

• Aspen Acres fire evacuations rescinded in part of Fremont County (gazette.com) — Some Aspen Acres fire evacuations have been lifted for Rockvale, Coal Creek and Williamsburg, a decision made jointly by Fremont County’s sheriff, Florence Fire Chief Bill Ritter and fire managers as conditions improve. Parts of Fremont and nearby counties remain evacuated or on pre-evacuation, thousands are still displaced, and utilities and road access are limited while aid groups work on housing, power restoration and financial assistance.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Found in Canon City - a Garmin watch.
    Let me know if you lost one and we can connect, otherwise I'll be happy to keep it! (Nextdoor Main - Pikes Peak)
  • Amrize, Inc. posted a job opening for Control Room Operator in Florence. Apply here.
  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Delivery Driver (06368) - 401 E MAIN STREET in Florence. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Florence here.

🗞 Nearby News

Penrose

  • Bishop Castle is still standing amid the Aspen Acres fire (cpr.org)

Pueblo West

  • Nikola Jokic says he wants to stay with Denver Nuggets for rest of career (chieftain.com)
  • Aspen Acres fire tops 96,000 acres, with containment at 15% County (pueblostarjournal.org)
  • Garage Door Repair Advisory Issued by Southern Colorado Garage Door as Seasons Shift (usatoday.com)

Pueblo

  • Pueblo County Sheriff's Office asking for help identifying person of interest (koaa.com)
  • Cañon City graduates, faculty featured in Pueblo Summer Musical, ‘The Wizard of Oz' (canoncitydailyrecord.com)

Ok Florence! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Good employees are hard to find! (Thank you Patricia P. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Florence

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Florence

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.