Blodgett Peak Fire started by illegal campfire holds at 50% containment, CSFD says

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- As of Sunday, the Blodgett Peak Fire is holding at 50% containment according to the Colorado Springs Fire Department

The pre-evacuation request for the area has also been lifted.

The US Forest Service said the fire on Blodgett Peak was started by an abandoned illegal campfire on Wednesday. A spokesperson for the US Forest Service added that campfires are not allowed in this area, which was previously impacted by the Waldo Canyon Fire in 2012.