EL PASO COUNTY — On Wednesday, at around 9 p.m., a fire broke out in El Paso County near the Rampart Reservoir area.
As of 1:20 P.M. Thursday, the fire was 100% contained at 3 acres. Engines on scene are strengthening the fire line and mopping up hot spots.
The fire was located right off of Rampart Range Road, about four miles southeast of Woodland Park.
The fire was also about a mile away from some camping sites near Rampart Reservoir.
The U.S. Forest Service says there were heavy fuels burning in the area and that a glow from the fire could be seen from a far distance.
The fire was staffed throughout the night.
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