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U.S. Forest Service responds to small fire burning near Monument

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EL PASO COUNTY — The Raspberry Mt Trail fire was first reported on Thursday, July 11.

The fire was last reported to be .10 acres and size and four miles southwest of Monument.

As of 4:30 p.m. Thursday the fire is 100% contained.

The cause of this fire is under investigation.
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