Multiple Wildfires Hit Southern Colorado as Fort Carson Fire Reaches 350 Acres

Overview

• Fort Carson confirmed a training-area fire at roughly 350 acres with no reported injuries or infrastructure damage.
• The Fort Carson Fire Department is leading the response with additional assets from city and county partners.
• Drivers along I-25 and Highway 115 were told to expect visible smoke from the Fort Carson blaze.
• In Thornton, evacuations included Pinnacle High School and nearby businesses, and I-25 briefly closed for smoke before reopening after crews reported containment.
• Logan County authorities issued evacuation orders for Padroni and surrounding areas following a separate fire start.