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Colorado Springs Fire gets small grass fire near Old Colorado City under control

Colorado Springs Fire gets small grass fire under control Thursday
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The Colorado Springs Fire Department responded to what they called a "slow-moving grass fire" at 220 Bear Creek Road.

As of 1:45 p.m. on Thursday, the fire was under control. Crews will remain on scene to overhaul the area.

At the time of publishing this article, the department has not said what caused the fire.
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First female Air Force Thunderbird solo pilot using retirement to teach and encourage others

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First female Air Force Thunderbird solo pilot using retirement to teach and encourage others

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