SOUTHERN COLORADO — An almost 2,000 acre fire near the Baca and Las Animas County line is now 100% contained, according to the Springfield Volunteer Fire Department (SVFD).
It happened around 4 p.m. on County Road Q.
The following agencies responded to the fire:
- SVFD
- Campo Volunteer Fire Department
- Walsh Volunteer Fire Department
- Kim Volunteer Fire Department
- Pritchett Volunteer Fire Department
- La Junta Fire Department
- McClave Fire Department
- Hasty Fire Department
According to SVFD, the fire was 100% contained around 8 p.m. They say there were no injuries and no damages to any structures.
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A family in Colorado City says illegal dumping near their home is becoming a safety issue
One official told News5 the trash piles could be infested with rats or other dangerous factors, so they are waiting to work with the health department to remove trash from the area.
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