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Fire crews contain .1 acre fire southwest of Monument

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EL PASO COUNTY — At around 12:50 p.m. on Sunday, July 21, a .1 acre, escaped campfire was found in El Paso County in the Pikes Peak Ranger District.

The fire was located about 5 miles southwest of Monument near Limbaugh Canyon.

The Limbaugh Fire has since been contained by fire crews.

No structures were destroyed as a result of this fire.

No injuries have been reported as a result of this fire.
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Two people shot by a Colorado Springs police officer after suspect reportedly pointed rifle at officers

The suspect with the rifle reportedly pointed the gun at an officer who fired multiple shots, injuring a male and female. The people shot were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, the third person was taken into custody, an adult male, and is considered a suspect.

Two people shot by a Colorado Springs police officer after suspect reportedly pointed rifle at officers

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