Updated 4:30 p.m.
The Coulter Creek Fire is threatening structures, but no homes have been lost as of 3:30 p.m., according to Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection District.
The fire is still estimated at 80 acres and 0% contained, but authorities say the rate of spread has slowed due to coordinated efforts by ground crews and aerial resources.
Evacuation orders remain in effect, and roads in the area have been closed to allow firefighters to work safely. Firefighters were originally dispatched to the area at 11:04 a.m.
Updates are being shared on the Carbondale Fire Facebook page.
Updated 3:00 p.m.
As of 2:30 p.m., the Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection District estimated the fire to have grown to 80 acres.
The Alpine Equine Hospital has also offered to help any evacuees who need to move livestock to safety. They can be reached at 970-366-1320.
Updated 1:45 p.m.
The Coulter Creek Fire has burned roughly 30-45 acres and is 0% contained, according to Jenny Cutright, Deputy Chief and Public Information Officer for Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection District.
Cutright said there are air and ground resources working on the fire. That includes a "back burn," meaning firefighters are burning surrounding vegetation to stop the fire growth.
Cutright also strongly encouraged locals to sign up for emergency alerts, to receive the most up-to-date information.
Updated 1:00 p.m.
The Garfield County Sheriff's Office has issued immediate evacuation orders for residents east of County Road 100 to Upper Cattle Creek, which includes the Panorama subdivision, and the Ranch at Coulter Creek subdivision due to a fire in the area.
Roaring Fork High School is the designated evacuation center, according to the Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection District.
Authorities reported they were responding to a wildland fire north of Panorama drive in Carbondale around 11:30 Sunday morning. The Coulter Creek Fire, as it's now being called, has grown from 5 to 20 acres, according to the Watch Duty fire monitoring app.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.