More firefighters arrive as blaze shuts down La Veta Pass

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More firefighters arrive as blaze shuts down La Veta Pass

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U.S. Highway 160 was closed Monday to eastbound and westbound traffic over La Veta Pass because of the Spring Creek Fire.
Joergensen
The Spring Creek Fire showed continued growth both to the north and south, with intense heat and isolated heat sources out in front of the fire.

More firefighters arrive as blaze shuts down La Veta Pass

U.S. Highway 160 was closed Monday to eastbound and westbound traffic over La Veta Pass because of the Spring Creek Fire.
Joergensen
The Spring Creek Fire showed continued growth both to the north and south, with intense heat and isolated heat sources out in front of the fire.