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Manitou Springs Fire Department conducting training in Deer Valley Park Tuesday evening

You may see smoke and fire fighters in Manitou Springs right now. But, no need to worry. Fire officials say they're conducting wildland fire training in Deer Valley Park.

Manitou Springs Fire Department conducting training in Deer Valley Park Tuesday

By: Aidan Hulting

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MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — The Manitou Springs Fire Department will be conducting training Tuesday evening in Deer Valley Park.

According to the department, residents should expect to see smoke or fire equipment in the park between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.

You are asked not to call 911 as this is a scheduled wildland fire training exercise.

The department says that they are working to maintain their readiness in the case of a wildfire response.

For non-emergency questions, you can contact the Manitou Springs Fire Department at (719)685-1444 or El Paso County Dispatch at (719)390-5555.

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