Evacuations lifted after structure fire spreads to grass near Hanover

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- The El Paso County Sheriff's Office (EPSO) has lifted evacuations for a 1/2 mile radius from 20710 Outback View near 20700 Block, which were put in place due to a fire.

According to the fire department, the fire started as a structure fire and spread to the grass. At least one structure was burned, but at this time, the fire department does not believe anyone was living there.

The fire department tells KRDO13 that as of 6 p.m., there is 0% containment, but says they have stopped the progression of active flames.

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