COLORADO SPRINGS — A grass fire at Red Rock Canyon Open Space is now contained, according to the Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD).
It happened around 4:45 p.m. at the hiking area, which is located west of Old Colorado City.
According to CSFD, the fire was about a quarter of an acre in size and is now 100% contained. At this time, it is unclear how the fire started.
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Colorado Springs District 11 teacher fights to get job back
A Colorado Springs teacher has been suspended from her position for more than two months now. The district won't comment on specifics, but the teacher says she was targeted for speaking out.
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