3,460-acre Little Valley fire: 855-firefighters working the fire; 22 homes lost

A flash flood watch has been issued for both the Little Valley and Emerald Fire burn scars with rains forecast to exceed an inch in three hours through early Sunday morning.

“Local officials should prepare for potential rock and mud flows over roads near these burn scars,” according to the National Weather Service.

Residents living near or downhill from the burn areas could see debris flow. Forecasters warn motorists to watch out for debris cross roadways.

Access to addresses higher than 6190 Franktown Road are now open; access to addresses lower than 6190 Franktown Rd remain closed.

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