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Wildfire grows to around 800 acres in large impact training area on Fort Carson

Wildfire has burned about 100 acres in large impact training area on Fort Carson
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FORT CARSON, Colo. (KOAA) — A wildfire currently burning on Fort Carson has burned about 800 acres in the large impact training area.

The Mountain Post says crews are monitoring the blaze to make sure it stays within that area. At this time, no evacuations are in place, and no injuries have been reported.

The cause of the fire is under investigation, and the Mountain Post says smoke will be visible in the area.

This is a developing story. News5 will continue to update this web story as we learn more.

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