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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