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Grass fire in El Paso County contained
Posted: 04.02.2011 at 2:57 PM
Updated: 04.02.2011 at 5:00 PM
Rachel Welte

Rachel Welte is the Weekend News Anchor and a General Assignment Reporter.

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EL PASO COUNTY, COLO. -- Authorities said a grass fire burning in Eastern El Paso County is contained.

They said it started around 1 p.m. near Curtis and Jones Roads behind a building at a Falcon Fire Department that houses several of their trucks.

Fire officals on scene said the fire burned about 15 acres and took three hours to contain due to the wind.

They said one outbuilding burned, but added no injuries were reported.

The cause is under investigation.
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Original Story:

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office said crews are working to put out a grass fire near Jones and Curtis Roads in Eastern El Paso County.

Authorities said the fire was reported around 1:30 p.m. and is growing rapidly.

FOX21 has a crew headed to the scene and will bring you the latest information as it becomes available.

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