A series of wildfires, particularly the Mountain View Fire, have caused significant damage in the Buena Vista area, destroying at least two homes and prompting mandatory evacuations for nearby residents. As the fire persists, evacuations have been ordered for affected areas, extending the safety precautions to a five-mile radius around the blaze. The Mountain View Fire has rapidly spread, with updated assessments indicating it has reached 60 acres with no containment achieved so far. Authorities are actively monitoring the situation, providing updates, and issuing pre-evacuation orders to ensure the safety of residents in Chaffee County.