A wildfire and structure fire are burning south of Rifle, prompting evacuations in the area. The fires are located on Gage Road, where crews from Colorado River Fire Rescue are responding.

The situation is serious, with additional structures and gas wells under threat from the fires. Evacuations are currently underway for residents on Gage Road.

Further evacuations are being implemented, with those in the Grass Mesa area also being told to leave the area. For more information on the developing situation, readers can refer to the Colorado River Fire Rescue for updates.