Evacuation orders lifted for 300+ acre fire south of Pikes Peak International Raceway, 100% contained
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- All evacuation orders have been lifted for the Sweetwater Fire. The fire is burning near the Pikes Peak International Raceway. According to the Hanover Fire Department, no homes are currently threatened.
The El Paso County Sheriff's Office believes the fire was started by people shooting at a nearby gun range. The sheriff's office says they have identified suspects.
The fire has burned 346 acres, and as 11:45 a.m. Sunday the El Paso County Sheriff's Office said the fire was 100% contained.
90 personnel from 17 El Paso County area and State of Colorado fire departments are fighting this fire, according to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office.
Residents with livestock and other animals who live within the evacuation area and need assistance removing their animals are urged call the El Paso County Sheriff's Office non-emergency line at 719-390-5555.
