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LARIMER COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) – Fire officials were responding Monday to a fire east of Estes Park, prompting mandatory and voluntary evacuations.

The 23-acre vegetation fire reached 30% containment by Monday night, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

The fire was creeping and smoldering on private land and Roosevelt National Forest. It’s located east of Estes Park at the gate to Soul Shine Road off Highway 34, between Estes Park and Drake.

With cool, wet conditions moving in, fire officials said the weather was expected to help fire conditions overnight. Winds were expected to remain moderate around 16 mph with gusts around 33 mph, with conditions expected to weaken on Tuesday.

Soul Shine Fire evacuations issued

Mandatory evacuations were ordered for all residents on the north end of Soul Shine Road, according to the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office. Law enforcement made door-to-door notifications.

Voluntary evacuations were issued from Soul Shine Road east to Brown Trout Lane on the south side of Highway 34.

Officials said additional notifications will be made if any mandatory evacuations are needed.

For official updates from law enforcement, text the word LCEVAC to 888777 from your cell phone. Officials urge against calling 911 unless you are in danger.