FORT CARSON — The 'White Butte Fire' burning near Range 143 on Fort Carson is now 80% contained, according to the Mountain Post. The range is located just south of the main post.
The fire started around 1:45 p.m. Thursday. As of Monday, it was about 100 acres in size.
Four Fort Carson units are fighting the fire. The Mountain Post says four mutual aid units from the following:
- Security Fire Department
- Monument Fire Department
- Colorado Springs Fire Department
- El Paso County Wildland Fire Team
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
This is a developing story. News5 has a crew heading to the scene and will update this web story as we learn more.
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Fort Carson Soldier Raises $50K for Cancer Treatment - Gives It All Away to Help Others
Sergeant First Class David Hong battling stage 4 colon cancer raised over $50,000 in three days for experimental treatment, but when Tricare approved coverage, he donated every penny to help other service members and veterans fighting cancer. The Fort Carson religious specialist underwent the innovative histotripsy treatment earlier this month and remains hopeful about the results. His selfless decision shows how one soldier's battle became a mission to help others in their fight against cancer.
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