Evacuations lifted for Meridian Fire near Colorado Springs Airport
Evacuations were lifted for a wildfire in El Paso County grew to several thousand acres on Thursday in windy conditions.
Meridian Fire latest: Evacuation orders and Hwy 94 closure lifted at 9:30 Thursday night
: Just after 9 p.m. Thursday night, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office said that the evacuation and pre-evacuation orders for the Meridian Fire
Pre-evacuations and evacuations for Meridian Fire lifted, now 70% contained
All of the evacuations and pre-evacuations for a wildfire burning in eastern El Paso County were lifted about a half hour ago. Highway 94 is also back open.
Meridian fire burning on 2,515 acres east of Colorado Springs is 80% contained
El Paso County officials initially estimated the fire was 4,000 acres, but revised the size to 3,000 acres Thursday night.
Crews continue to battle 2,500-acre fire east of Colorado Springs Airport
Crews were responding to a grass fire east of the Colorado Springs Airport Thursday afternoon, according to the Colorado Springs Fire Department.
Colorado Springs Fire Department provides updates on Meridian Fire
The Colorado Springs Fire Department provides updates on the Meridian Fire, which is burning east of Peterson Space Force Base.
Quickly growing Meridian fire prompts evacuations in Colorado Springs
A fast-moving wildfire reportedly destroyed one structure and prompted evacuations east of Colorado Springs on Thursday as a second fire near Garden of Gods crept within feet of homes before firefighters quickly contained it.
Evacuations ordered for grass fire burning near Colorado Springs Airport
Evacuations were ordered on Thursday afternoon after a fire ignited near the Colorado Springs Airport.
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Meridian Fire 90% contained, cause determined accidental
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSO) provided an update on the status of the Merdian Fire on Friday, March 14. EPSO ...
Meridian fire in El Paso County ruled as accidental: Sheriff's Office
The cause of the Meridian fire which sparked Thursday has been ruled as accidental, according to the El Paso County Sheriff's ...
Some evacuation orders are now voluntary for Meridian Fire, now 30% contained
The mandatory evacuations of Blamey Road south of Hwy 94, Hammer Ranch Road, and Francis Coalmine Road are still in place.
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Firefighters continue to tackle active hot spots in second day of Meridian Fire
As the second day of the Meridian Fire drags on, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office said Friday afternoon that they are a ...
Red Leg Brewing Company opens for normal operations following grass fire Thursday
The fire did not reach the brewery, and the business did not suffer smoke damage. Red Leg opened Friday for normal operations around 10 a.m. and will continue its scheduled events, beginning with its ...
A look at weather conditions at the Meridian Fire
A dangerous storm system is expected to sweep through the St. Louis region Friday evening, bringing the potential for ...