Meridian Fire, Colorado Springs and Schriever Space Force

Fire in Colorado Springs: Blaze near airport threatens Schriever Space Force Base in Ellicott, evacuations underway
A fire that erupted near Colorado Springs Airport has prompted evacuations at Meridian Road North. The blaze was reported after a Red Flag Warning was issued.
Schriever Space Force Base says they are not under threat from Meridian Fire
Officials with Schriever Space Force Base say the base is not under threat of the Meridian Fire currently ablaze nearby.
Evacuations lifted for Meridian Fire near Colorado Springs Airport
Evacuation have been issued for people from Gusty Bluffs Point and Meridian Road North to Highway 94 and Franceville Coal Mine, and to the east border of Schriever Space Force Base in Ellicott. People in those areas are being told to evacuate.
Meridian fire burning on 3,000 acres east of Colorado Springs is 30% contained
El Paso County officials initially estimated the fire was 4,000 acres, but revised the size to 3,000 acres Thursday night.
Evacuation orders for Meridian Fire burning east of Peterson Space Force Base
Multiple crews from across the county are responding to the Meridian Fire burning east of Schriever Space Force Base Thursday afternoon.
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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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Pre-evacuations and evacuations for Meridian Fire lifted, now 70% contained
Pre-evacuations and evacuations for the Meridian Fire have been lifted, according to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office.
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WATCH: Friday morning updates from officials on Meridian Fire
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Military working dogs demonstrate agility, attack skills at Peterson Space Force Base
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Evacuations ordered for grass fire near Meridian Road
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Evacuations have been ordered for Highway 94 and Franceville Coal Mine Road north to Davis Road and east ...