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Spate of small fires keeps CSFD busy near Downtown

A house fire that displaced two residents and a series of at least 10 grass fires along I-25 highlighted the extreme danger of the weekend's Red Flag Warning. This report details the busy night for fire crews and the conditions that fueled the flames.

Firefighters on High Alert After a Dozen Fires Spark in One Night

By: Chris Loveless

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — As many as ten small grass fires sparked between I-25 and Fountain Creek near downtown Sunday night, according to the Colorado Springs Fire Department.

The fires were reported around 7 p.m. east of the interstate between the S. Nevada Avenue and W. Cimarron St. exits.

Drone video shared by CSFD showed hot spots burning in grass and brush between a hiking trail and Fountain Creek, south of America the Beautiful Park.

Around 8:30 p.m., the fire department tweeted that the fires were mostly out and that crews were remaining on scene to mop up hot spots. An investigation is underway.

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