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Wildfire confirmed on Air Force Academy grounds
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – A large plume of smoke can be seen for miles as a fire burns on Air Force Academy ground.
The Air Force Academy confirms the fire is burning on the south end of the academy grounds, west of the Pine Housing area.
“Guests and residents are asked to avoid the area and follow instructions from first responders. No evacuations are directed at this time,” AFA said in a social media post.
The Colorado Springs Fire Department confirmed it has sent 31 firefighters to the scene. El Paso County Wildland is also assisting.
A size is unknown, and there is no word on how the fire started.
We are working fast to get more info. Keep checking back for updates.
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