Evacuation orders issued for over 4,000 acre fire near Hanover Road

HANOVER, Colo. (KRDO) -- The El Paso County Sheriff's Office has issued an evacuation order for Hammer Road, east to South Peyton Highway, and Myers Road north to Squirrel Creek.

The Hanover Fire Department reports that the fire is around 4,900 acres as of April 23.

A Hanover School District 28 official tells KRDO13 that Hanover Jr/Sr High School is now open as an emergency shelter for all displaced families. They are also looking for donations of food and supplies at the high school.

As a result of the fire, District 28 said all schools will be closed on Thursday, April 23.

Hanover Jr/Sr High School is located at 17050 Peyton Hwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80928.

It is the only evacuation shelter open right now.

First responders say there is 0% containment as of 5:32 p.m.

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