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Fire in Pueblo near Fountain Creek and Highway 50 extinguished Thursday afternoon

Fire in Pueblo burning near Fountain Creek and Highway 50 Thursday afternoon
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PUEBLO — A fire that was burning east of Fountain Creek and north of Highway 50 Thursday has been extinguished, according to the Pueblo Fire Department.

The fire started around 4 p.m., and it was about one acre in size. No structures were threatened.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Concerns Rise at Air Force Academy Over Civilian Faculty Cuts

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