Polis Declares Disaster Emergency As Ferris Fire Tops 57,000 Acres
By: Christa Swanson | CBS Colorado
The growing Ferris Fire in southwest Colorado has consumed over 50,000 acres, prompting Colorado Gov. Jared Polis to declare a disaster emergency.
On Wednesday, the governor's office announced the verbal declaration, which activates the State Emergency Operations Plan and increases the resources available for containment efforts.
Ferris Fire moves up steep terrain in the Glade Creek area.
Ferris Fire Incident Command
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