FORT CARSON, Colo. (KOAA) — Viewers from across El Paso County reached out Friday afternoon after seeing a large smoke plume south of Colorado Springs.
Details are limited, but Fort Carson has confirmed this is a fire burning within the impact area on The Mountain Post. You can read their Friday statement to our newsroom below:
Fort Carson fire crews are aware of and are monitoring a fire within the impact area portion of the training area. There are no injuries reported and no current threats to buildings. The size of the fire is unknown at this time.
According to a Fort Carson official, the fire is around 1,600 acres in size.
The following agencies are fighting the fire:
- Fort Carson Fire & Emergency Services
- Stratmoor Hills Fire Department
- Hanover Fire Protection District
On Saturday afternoon, Fort Carson officials say the perimeter lines from Friday held throughout the night, and smoke will continue to be visible as fire crews continue to monitor the fire.
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