LAS ANIMAS COUNTY, Colo. (KOAA) — Firefighters are battling a grass fire north of Kim in southeastern Colorado after the blaze has burned 220 acres, according to officials.
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The fire, named the Broce Fire, is burning north of Kim and west of Colorado Highway 109 in Las Animas County. As of Tuesday afternoon, it is 60% contained.
The Kim Volunteer Fire Department is leading the response with assistance from several mutual-aid agencies, including crews from neighboring jurisdictions. Fire officials described the blaze as a grass and brush fire.
No injuries, damaged structures or evacuation orders had been reported as of Tuesday morning. The fire was caused by lightning, according to officials.
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