A civil authority has issued A LOCAL AREA EMERGENCY for the following counties or areas: Hinsdale, CO; at 10:51 AM on AUG 7, 2026 Effective until 6:51 PM. Message from IPAWSCAP. Due to growth of the Elk Fire northwest of Lake City, Hinsdale County Sheriffs Office has issued a GET READY Notice for zones E004, E016, E014 and E012. Be prepared to evacuate. See zone locations here: https://hinsdalecounty.colorado.gov/. Due to growth of the Elk Fire northwest of Lake City, Hinsdale County Sheriffs Office has issued a GET READY Notice for zones E004, E016, E014 and E012. Be prepared to evacuate.   See zone locations here: https://hinsdalecounty.colorado.gov/.