Meridian fire burning on 2,515 acres east of Colorado Springs is 80% contained
El Paso County officials initially estimated the fire was 4,000 acres, but revised the size to 3,000 acres Thursday night.
Crews respond to structure fire in eastern Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - The Colorado Springs Fire Department was on the scene of a working structure fire around 2 p.m. on Sunday. The fire was on Bayberry Drive and reportedly involved a fence and multiple propane barbecues. The fire is currently under control and no structures were involved, fire officials said.
Firefighters work two fires in the Colorado Springs area near Garden of the Gods and the airport
Two fires in the Colorado Springs area Thursday afternoon have prompted road closures. A fire near the airport has also prompted evacuations.
Colorado Springs Fire Department provides updates on Meridian Fire
The Colorado Springs Fire Department provides updates on the Meridian Fire, which is burning east of Peterson Space Force Base.
Crews contain 2,500-acre fire east of Colorado Springs Airport
As of Friday morning, the Ellicott Fire Department said the Meridian Fire was an estimated 2,515 acres and 80% contained.In that Friday morning update, officials also said that the cause of the fire was determined to be accidental.
Colorado fire burns 2,500 acres, evacuations lifted
Evacuation orders have been lifted for the Meridian Fire, which sparked Thursday afternoon near the Colorado Springs Airport.
Evacuations lifted for Meridian Fire near Colorado Springs Airport
Evacuations were lifted for a wildfire in El Paso County grew to several thousand acres on Thursday in windy conditions.
Fires flank Colorado Springs on a dry and windy Thursday
A grassy lot in a developing portion of Colorado Springs' west side, and expansive rolling prairie land miles to the east of the city were both starting points for fast-moving
‘We have to depend on one another’: Neighbors evacuate from fires in eastern Colorado Springs
Thursday cleaning up a fire that burned over 3000 acres in Eastern Colorado Springs. Officials say three buildings were burned in the Meridian Fire which burned East of the Colorado Springs Airport.
Wind whips wildfires in two different parts of the Colorado Springs area
One fire forced evacuations and burned several thousand acres on Thursday. Those evacuations were lifted by the end of the day.
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El Paso County Sheriff's Office reports Meridian Fire is 100% contained, fire has been put out
Pre-evacuations and evacuations for the Meridian Fire have been lifted, according to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office.
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Meridian Fire latest: Evacuation orders and Hwy 94 closure lifted at 9:30 Thursday night
: Just after 9 p.m. Thursday night, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office said that the evacuation and pre-evacuation orders ...
Colorado Springs Mayor emphasizes dangers of illegal camping as officers make arson arrest for Garden of Gods Fire
In social media posts Mayor Yemi Mobolade says the number one cause of wildfires in Colorado Springs is arson and the fire ...
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Fire near Garden of the Gods Thursday determined to be arson, suspect in custody
The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) says 48-year-old Adam Gilmour has been charged with fourth-degree arson related ...
Fire in Colorado Springs: Blaze near airport threatens Schriever Space Force Base in Ellicott, evacuations underway
A fire that erupted near Colorado Springs Airport has prompted evacuations at Meridian Road North. The blaze was reported ...
House fire displaces 3 on Colorado Springs' north side
Multiple firefighters are battling a structure fire located at 3560 Hazelwood Ct. in the north part of Colorado Springs.
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Remolded Colorado Springs fire station aims to protect firefighter's health
COLORADO SPRINGS — A newly remolded fire station in Colorado Springs will better protect the health of our firefighters. Fire ...
87 people displaced after fire at senior living facility
A fire at a large nursing assisted living facility displaced 87 people Wednesday, according to the Denver Fire Department.