02-27-2011, 11:01 PM
it seems the county is on fire. if Hailey's body is hidden there somewhere, she may be burned and never found.
Sunday, 8:55 p.m. Update:
Authorities did not have to evacuate Mitchell County Hospital due to a wind change.
The Colorado City Civic Center will be opened as a shelter.
Sunday, 8:25 p.m. Update:
Bigcountryhomepage.com crews on the scene report the Days Inn motel in Colorado City is now on fire.
I-20 appears to be reopen to westbound traffic. However, drivers are unable to exit and enter Colorado City.
Sunday, 8:05 p.m. Update:
Texas DPS just released the following statement concerning the closure of Interstate 20:
Interstate 20 is closed at this time at mile post 219, Colorado City in Mitchell County because of the heavy amount of smoke crossing the interstate. The smoke has caused several crashes in that area.
At present, there are several fires located around the Big Country. The most problematic area for travelers is the one located in Mitchell County near Colorado City, Texas.
Sunday, 7:40 p.m. Update:
The Texas Forest Service says there are two fires in Mitchell County. The one threatening Colorado City has burned 2,500 acres. The other one, labeled below by the Forest Service as the "821" Fire, burned 2,500 acres on the edge of Mitchell and Howard Counties.
Mitchell County Hospital in Colorado City is currently preparing to evacuate residents as needed.
The fire threatening the town is not contained.
Sunday, 8:55 p.m. Update:
Authorities did not have to evacuate Mitchell County Hospital due to a wind change.
The Colorado City Civic Center will be opened as a shelter.
Sunday, 8:25 p.m. Update:
Bigcountryhomepage.com crews on the scene report the Days Inn motel in Colorado City is now on fire.
I-20 appears to be reopen to westbound traffic. However, drivers are unable to exit and enter Colorado City.
Sunday, 8:05 p.m. Update:
Texas DPS just released the following statement concerning the closure of Interstate 20:
Interstate 20 is closed at this time at mile post 219, Colorado City in Mitchell County because of the heavy amount of smoke crossing the interstate. The smoke has caused several crashes in that area.
At present, there are several fires located around the Big Country. The most problematic area for travelers is the one located in Mitchell County near Colorado City, Texas.
Sunday, 7:40 p.m. Update:
The Texas Forest Service says there are two fires in Mitchell County. The one threatening Colorado City has burned 2,500 acres. The other one, labeled below by the Forest Service as the "821" Fire, burned 2,500 acres on the edge of Mitchell and Howard Counties.
Mitchell County Hospital in Colorado City is currently preparing to evacuate residents as needed.
The fire threatening the town is not contained.