A Colorado wildfire has engulfed much of northern Colorado over the last 24 hours, leading to evacuations and national park closures, including Rocky Mountain National Park, according to the Larimer County Sheriff's Office.
The East Troublesome Fire grew from 19,000 acres on Wednesday night to 125,000 acres by Thursday morning, according to Noel Livingston, commander of the wildfire incident.
The Larimer County Sheriff's Office said the evacuations have closed all the roads into the Grand Lake community.
"Evacuate the area immediately and as quickly as possible. Do not delay leaving to gather belongings or make efforts to protect your home or business," the sheriff's office said.
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