DENVER -- A wildfire grew to 1,100 acres Friday and has forced 150 people from their homes as it threatened several structures in Park County. It was one of two being fought on Friday.

More than 125 firefighters battled the blaze and additional fire units from surrounding areas arrived Friday.

A federal Type 2 incident management team took control of the firefighting effort Friday evening.

“As fast as I can get you into your residences, and do so safely so I don’t have to re-evacuate you, I will,” said Don Angell, from the Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team.

Angell met with around 80 families displaced by the fire Friday evening. No time frame was given when evacuated residents might be able to return home.

Angell said more might be known in the next 24 hours.

Fire fighters believe the Nash Ranch Fire was started by lightning Thursday afternoon about 10 miles east of Guffey. That puts it almost on the Park County, Teller County line. At one point, the fire was threatening to spread into Teller and Fremont counties.

Fire officials said the blaze was moving southeast about one-half mph winds on Friday morning were at 15 mph, with gusts to 40 mph.

In Teller County, the evacuation of their portion of Bear Trap Ranch subdivision was carried out overnight Thursday.

"Primary concerns for the protection of structures as well as containment of the fire. As of this time the fire has only claimed two structures: a shed and a camper trailer," said Linda Balough, Park County Public Information Officer. "No primary buildings have been lost."

“It could’ve been worse,” said evacuated resident Bill Ralston. “We have a lot to be thankful for,” Ralston said.

Air tankers helped to battle the blaze. A shelter was set up at the local school in Cripple Creek and livestock were taken to the Teller County Fairgrounds.

Those who are concerned about their animals can call 719-689-0393.

Any residents who have been evacuated and need to access their houses for medical emergency purposes can meet patrol deputies at either intersection of Sioux Road and Park County Road 102 or Teller County Road 112. Individuals will be escorted in one at a time.

A public information briefing will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Four Mile Community Church in Teller County.

Firefighters were also battling a forest fire burning seven acres south Idaho Springs near Colo. 103.

Eight smoke jumpers were dropped in Thursday because the area has no access roads. An additional 20-person crew was hiking in to fight the blaze.

Smoke from the fire can be seen from Interstate 70 and Idaho Springs.

A mountain home in Coal Creek Canyon, west of Arvada, burned to the ground Friday morning and there were worries the flames could spread to the surrounding forest.

The fire was reported in the 11600 block of Ranch Elsie Road at around 5:30 a.m. Some residents said the home exploded before catching fire.

The person who lived in the home showed up after the fire was nearly extinguished. No one else was believed to have been inside.

Fire units from several departments were dispatched to help keep the blaze from spreading to the surrounding forest.