Fire burning near Fort Carson training area grows to 1,450 acres, 20 percent contained

Firefighters continue to battle a grass fire burning near one of Fort Carson’s training areas. Previously estimated at 150 acres Tuesday, the Mountain Post said Wednesday the blaze had exploded to 1,450 acres as of Wednesday morning. Firefighters from several agencies have brought it to 20 percent containment. According to Fort Carson officials, the training area is about 10 miles south of the main post. Crews on scene Tuesday afternoon included units from Fort Carson, Hanover, Security, Shriever Air Force Base, Colorado Springs Utilities and Fort Carson’s Directorate of Public Works. The fire started Monday afternoon. Officials said to expect to see heavy smoke in the area as the fire fight continues.
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South Metro Fire Rescue crew involved in 2-car rollover crash in Centennial

VIDEO: A South Metro Fire Rescue crew was involved in a rollover crash in Centennial Monday afternoon. The crash happened around noon near South Havana Street and East Arapahoe Road. The area is northwest of the Centennial Airport. South Metro Fire Rescue confirmed on X that one of their units was responding to a call when they were involved in the two-vehicle rollover crash. One of the drivers was the South Metro Fire Rescue battalion chief. Both drivers were taken to the hospital for evaluation, and the extent of their injuries is unknown. However, the public information officer for South Metro told FOX31 that the last update they heard was that all victims were out of the vehicles and were OK.
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Lincoln County school evacuated due to grass fire

PHOTOS: A grass fire is out after burning 20 acres near an eastern Colorado school on Monday afternoon. According to Hugo Fire Protection District officials, they were alerted to a grass fire burning near the Genoa-Hugo School in Lincoln County at around 1:30 p.m. When fire crews arrived, they said the flames had already spread to a row of trees on the northwest side of the school. Hugo Fire officials said despite the quick spread of the fire, a fire line was quickly established and containment was reached. Officials said no structures were lost to the fire, only vegetation. According to school officials, the Genoa-Hugo School was evacuated at around 2 p.m. School officials said on social media that all students were evacuated from the building in less than three minutes. By 3:15 p.m., the school shared to social media that all students had been picked up.
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No injuries reported after fire breaks out at Aurora restaurant

No injuries were reported after a fire broke out in the kitchen of an Aurora restaurant Sunday morning, according to Aurora Fire Rescue. The restaurant, Cora Faye’s Cafe located in the area of Colfax Avenue and Chambers Road, was not yet open at the time of the fire. Fire crews responded and quickly extinguished the fire while searching for people who may have been trapped, according to AFR. Quick action by fire crews prevented further damage and saved valuable memorabilia, family photos and artwork that was on display in the dining area, AFR said. Fire investigators said the fire broke out in the kitchen area, but the cause could not be determined. The business will stay closed for repairs following the fire, according to AFR.
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