APRIL 18 UPDATE
Fort Carson says a fire that originally was estimated on Monday to be 50 acres in size has grown and now sits at 1,450 acres.
On Wednesday a release from The Mountain Post said firefighters continue to work the blaze but have established a perimeter. The fire is 80% contained.
Smoke will still be visible Wednesday, and crews from the United States Air Force Academy, Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Complex, Schriever Space Force Base, Stratmoor Hills Fire Department, and Fort Carson’s Directorate of Public Works are all involved in the firefight.
At this time the base says no structures are threatened. As of the last update from base personnel, the cause of the fire is under investigation.
This is a developing story and will be updated as the situation develops.
Original Story
Fort Carson confirms with News5 that a fire about 50 acres in size as of this article's publishing is burning on Fort Carson's post.
According to a Fort Carson Spokesperson, the fire is burning near the large impact training area and was first noticed around 2:00 p.m. on Monday. The Spokesperson says no structures or personnel are being threatened at this time. It is 0% contained at this time.
The large impact area, which is located on the south end of the post, supports artillery, tank, Bradley, Stryker, and other gunnery ranges. It also supports mortar firing, cannon artillery, aircraft bombing, and Multiple Launched Rocket System firing.
The Mountain Post says firefighters with the Fort Carson Directorate of Emergency Services Fire Department are already on the scene working to get control of the flames.
At this time, certain training's on the installation have been stopped to allow crews to work the area.
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