Fort Carson announces 100% containment of training area fire

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- Fort Carson confirms that crews have 100% contained the fire in their training area that began on March 17.

A spokesperson with Fort Carson said the following on March 19: "The training area fire is now 100% contained, meaning crews have secure containment lines holding around the perimeter of the fire, preventing it from spreading elsewhere. No additional acres have been burned, however, smoke will remain visible."

The fire burned close to 1,600 acres, according to Fort Carson.

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