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CSFD contains grass fire at Red Rock Canyon Open Space Monday afternoon

A small grass fire broke out at Red Rock Canyon Open Space this afternoon.

CSFD contains grass fire at Red Rock Canyon Open Space Monday afternoon

By: James Gavato

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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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