‘Hammer Fire’ near Hanover reaches 100% containment

The livestream has ended. A recording can be watched below.

El Paso County, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Hanover Fire Department confirms that the Hammer Fire is officially 100% contained after reaching nearly 5,000 acres after starting on April 22.

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office confirmed on April 23 that evacuations have been lifted for Hammer Road east to South Peyton Highway and Myers Road north to Squirrel Creek, as well as pre-evacuations for Hammer Road east to South Peyton, Squirrel Creek Road north to Clements.

First responders confirmed during a press briefing on April 23 at 10 a.m. that the fire had grown to 4,900 acres.

Below is the livestream from April 23:

According to officials, those in the area may notice ash columns, blowing ash, and even dust devils due to weather conditions and wind gusts.

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