UPDATE: The grassfire in Colorado Springs has been 'knocked down' according to the fire department. Evacuations orders are still in place.
in the area of inter quest/I25. CSFD responding with smoke showing. Multiple units responding avoid the area. Details to follow.The fire, driven by strong winds, was described as heavy, with a thick column of smoke, according to CSFD. People are asked to avoid the area so firefighters can respond quickly and unimpeded.
Colorado Springs, along with widespread areas of northern Colorado including Denver, is under a red flag warning for fire concerns until 9 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Winds are expected to gust up to 70 mph in some areas this afternoon and the relative humidity is at about 5%.
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