FORT CARSON — Smoke was visible across the area due to an active fire on Fort Carson property south of Colorado Springs and north of Pueblo County, according to a spokesperson for the post.
The fire began on the afternoon of April 28 and continues to burn this week. The fire has burned 'thousands of acres' so far, yet is considered 95% contained.
Lightning is listed as the cause of fire.
The fire is far downrange and is not threatening any structures.
You may see or smell smoke from a wildfire on Fort Carson. You can see the faint smoke in the distance from our Fountain camera. #COwx #COfire @koaa pic.twitter.com/V2ZmU0PHFz
— Alex O'Brien (@WXAlexOBrien) April 29, 2022
Multiple agencies and crews asesisted with the fire including Colorado Springs, Stratmoor Hills, Hanover, Cheyenne Mountain, El Paso County, and Colorado Springs Utilities.
There are no evacuations associated with these fires.
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