Latest reports say Meridian Fire is 90% contained

UPDATE: The latest report from the El Paso County Sheriff's Office, around 5 p.m. Friday, says the Meridian Fire is approximately 90 percent contained with 2,540 acres burned. There are currently no road closures or pre-evacuation orders for anyone. Crews will continue to monitor hotspots throughout the evening.

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - Officials are still battling a fire near Schriever Space Force Base, though the outlook is looking better than when the grassfire erupted yesterday afternoon.

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As of late Thursday evening, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office (EPSO) said the evacuation and pre-evacuation orders had been lifted.

For those who do not feel comfortable returning home, the American Red Cross of Southeast Colorado said it opened a shelter at Patriot High School, located in Peyton at 11990 Swingline Road.

For those evacuating with pets – large or small – the Red Cross said shelter is available at the El Paso County Fair and Events Center, located in Calhan at 366 10th Street.

MORE DETAILS: Red Cross opens shelters in Peyton, Calhan in response to Meridian Fire

According to the Ellicott Fire Department, they believe the cause of the fire was an accident. They say the fire is about 80 percent contained, and it's burned about 2,500 acres.

Ellicott FD says about 30 different agencies stepped up to help battle the blaze, but some have now been released.