FORT CARSON, Colo. (KOAA) — Fort Carson has confirmed that a fire burning on the Army post has now reached 1,600 acres.
Officials say the fire is 100% contained as of Thursday afternoon.
“The training area fire is now 100% contained, meaning crews have secure containment lines holding around the perimeter of the fire preventing it from spreading elsewhere.
The fire was originally reported to be 500 acres burning in the large impact area on Fort Carson on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Mountain Post.
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Fort Carson says the fire is burning in a training area. At this time, there is no damage to buildings, and no structures are threatened.
At this time, no injuries have been reported.
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