TELLER COUNTY, Colo. (KOAA) — A pre-evacuation warning has been lifted for a fire burning near Florissant, according to the Teller County Sheriff's Office.
The sheriff's office says the pre-evacuation warning was in effect for the Highland Lakes Subdivision near Highway 24 between Lower Twin Rocks Road and Cougar Canyon Point.
Highway 24 between Lower Twin Rocks Rd and County Rd 1 is closed, according to the sheriff's office.
At this time, it is unclear how much the fire has burned, or if there is any containment.
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Two people shot by a Colorado Springs police officer after suspect reportedly pointed rifle at officers
The suspect with the rifle reportedly pointed the gun at an officer who fired multiple shots, injuring a male and female. The people shot were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, the third person was taken into custody, an adult male, and is considered a suspect.
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