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Crews continue to fight fire on Fort Carson which now sits at 90% containment

FORT CARSON, Colo. (KRDO) -- A spokesperson with Fort Carson announced Friday afternoon that the fire burning on base is now 90% contained.

A spokesperson confirms that the fire is around 350 to 400 acres in size.

The fire began on Wednesday, Feb. 25, in Fort Carson's training area. The fire comes as fire danger is elevated across Southern Colorado with ongoing dry weather.

A Fort Carson spokesperson said smoke is expected to be visible throughout the area.

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