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Fire in Fort Carson's training area grows to 776 acres, 90% containment

Firefighters continue to fight a fire on Fort Carson. The fire has grown by more than 100 acres since this time yesterday.

Fire in Fort Carson's training area grows to 776 acres, 90% containment

600 acre fire burning within Fort Carson's training area Monday

By: James Gavato

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FORT CARSON — As of 1:40 p.m. Tuesday, a fire burning within Fort Carson's training area has grown to 776 acres and is now 90% contained.

The Fort Carson Fire Department is currently fighting the fire.

According to the Mountain Post, no roads or structures have been impacted. They say smoke will continue to be visible as crews work to contain the fire.

This is a developing story. News5 will continue to update this web story as we learn more.

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Fire in Fort Carson's training area grows to 776 acres, 90% containment

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