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BREAKING: KKTV Reports Highway 115 Wildfire
April 15, 2008 5:05 PM
From www.kktv.com...
Highway 115, Gate 1 and Gate 5 have been closed due to a wildfire spreading fast on Fort Carson.
About 1,000 acres have become engulfed and the fire is spreading fast.
Fort Carson residents with respiratory problems are being asked to voluntarily evacuate. Turkey Creek Ranch was completely evacuated around 3 p.m. due to the spreading fire. Residents from Barrett Road south are receiving emergency notification for voluntary evacuation.
The Fort Carson Fire Department has set up a unified command with the county to battle the flames. Colorado Springs Fire Department has sent two engines and two brush trucks.
Fire officials also say 50 firefighters are on the ground. Two large air tankers were sent to the scene but due to high winds will be unable to fly over the fire.
Fire officials say high winds, heat and dry ground are fueling the fire.
No structures are in danger at this time.
Please visit KKTV for updates: [LINK]
Posted by Delaney Utterback on April 15, 2008 5:05 PM | Permalink
