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Smoke will be visible in Colorado Springs Friday as part of training exercise

If you live on the south west side of Colorado Springs, you may see some light smoke in the area tomorrow.

Smoke will be visible in Colorado Springs Friday as part of training exercise

By: James Gavato

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COLORADO SPRINGS — If you live on the south west side of Colorado Springs, you may see some light smoke in the area Friday.

It's because the Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station is conducting a live fire training exercise. It will be going on from 9 a.m. to noon.

Officials say don't be alarmed if you do see smoke, and there are safety protocols in place.

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Smoke will be visible in Colorado Springs Friday as part of training exercise

'It Just Kept Getting Bigger and Bigger': A Wildfire Tears Through a Community

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