Highland Lakes Fire in Colorado stands at 15% containment, with aerial support assisting firefighting efforts and local evacuation orders in place.

A wildfire burning on nearly 100 acres near Cedar Mountain has destroyed at least one home and evacuated roughly 700 others, Teller County officials said Tuesday.

The Highland Lake Fire has burned 166 acres and was 15% contained as of Tuesday. The wildfire burning in Colorado started on Monday and has forced evacuations in parts of Teller County. The fire is burning near Divide,

Teller County officials lifted mandatory evacuation orders for roughly 700 homes on Wednesday as firefighters gained 80% containment on the Highland Lakes fire.

The fire started Monday near Beaver Lake Circle in the Highland Lakes area. It's burned more than 160 acres and forced the evacuation of 700 homes.

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The Divide Colorado Fire Protection District announced on Saturday, Nov. 2, that the Highland Lake Fire is 100% contained. According to the fire district, patrols will continue to monitor any hotspots over the coming days.

The Highland Lakes Fire is now 90 percent contained, according to Divide Fire Chief McLeod. UPDATE (10/30, 11:05 a.m.): The Highlands Lakes Fire is now 80 percent contained. With the significant gains made,