A wildfire is burning Wednesday afternoon in the Roaring Fork Valley near El Jebel, and numerous fire and law officials are headed to the incident.
Initial reports are the fire is burning near Flying Fish Road, which is between El Jebel and Catherine Store.
Three homes are threatened at this time, according to a news release from the Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection District. Evacuees in the area are being sent to Catherine Store.
Upon arrival, firefighters found a fire rapidly moving through grass, oak brush and scrub brush, according to the release. The fire is approximately 2 acres in size and 0% contained.
Firefighters from CRFD, Roaring Fork Fire Rescue, Glenwood Springs Fire Department and Colorado Department of Fire Prevention and Control are on scene.
Aspen Times reporters and photographer are at the remote scene.
This is a developing story that will be updated.