Some East Peak Fire Evacuations Lifted

Authorities, in Colorado, have begun to lift some of the mandatory evacuations near the East Peak Fire.

Most of the lifted evacuations remain under standby.

Some of the roads in the area will now also be reopened.

The fire, which began on Wednesday, has burnt thirteen thousand acres.

Thirteen buildings, including nine houses, have been lost to it.

Firefighters, aided by aircraft, have fought it to fifteen percent containment.