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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Concerns Rise at Air Force Academy Over Civilian Faculty Cuts
Tom Bewley, the Air Force Academy's Distinguished Visiting Professor for Mechanical Engineering, has stepped forward to raise alarm about proposed cuts to civilian faculty at the academy. In a recent conversation, he expressed his commitment to the institution's success and the concerns of many faculty members who remain silent due to their positions in the military or civilian roles.
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