What we know about the Kruger Rock Fire near Estes Park

The Kruger Rock fire, located by Estes Park, has prompted evacuation of nearby residents. Additionally, a pilot was killed Tuesday night when their single-engine air tanker crashed near the site of the fire.

As of Wednesday, the fire had spread to 140 acres, and firefighters were poised to continue working overnight.

Officials have also closed portions of land in and around Estes Park out of an abundance of caution.

Here's what we know so far.

What we know Wednesday: Kruger Rock Fire crews fighting fire, investigating plane crash

Where is the fire?

The Kruger Rock fire is located on the southeast edge of Estes Park, near the Kruger Rock Trail and Hermit Park Open Space.

According to the latest update from officials, the fire was 133 acres and 15% contained.

Who needs to evacuate?

According to an earlier Coloradoan report, mandatory evacuations were first ordered for residents and businesses in the area of Little Valley "due to immediate and imminent danger.''

The emergency message said people in the area should not delay leaving and not gather belongings or make efforts to protect their homes.

On Wednesday, some mandatory evacuations were downgraded to voluntary evacuations. This includes residences and businesses area south of Meadowdale Lane along the west side of the highway to the Boulder County line. Residents returning home should still prepare for the event that a mandatory evacuation is issued again.

You can view a map of current evacuations below:

Footage from the Kruger Fire: Webcams show live conditions after Estes Park fire leads to evacuations order

What has closed?

Officials have closed public lands south and east of Estes Park, as well as the Twin Sisters area in Rocky Mountain National Park.

What we know about the plane crash

According to officials, the wreckage of a single-tank air tanker was found at 9:49 p.m. near the south end of Hermit Park. The pilot was killed.

It's unclear what caused the crash at this time. The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board will be investigating.

The site of the crash was a few miles away from another fatal incident in 2002, where two people were killed when a plane being used to fight the Big Elk Fire near Estes Park crashed.

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