FOUNTAIN — Several agencies extinguished a small half acre grass fire on Thursday in the Fountain area. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
According to the Calhan Fire Department, the fire was located along Creekfront Drive in Fountain.
The following agencies responded to the fire:
- Fountain Fire Department
- Security Fire Department
- Hanover Fire Protection District
Agencies say light wind helped keep the fire from getting out of control.
Are you prepared for the worst?
The 911 authority says that a new partnership with the ReachWell app will allow Peak Alerts to integrate seamlessly and allow for 130 different language translations. Reachwell does not require users to make an additional account or personal information to receive the alerts. Learn more here.
Once you have downloaded the ReachWell app follow these steps to get Peak Alerts through the App:
1. Download the ReachWell App wherever you download apps or visit rwell.us/ElPasoCO and accept push notifications
2. Select Preferred Language
3. Add Peak Alerts
Know your emergency alerts
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