The Meridian Fire has burned 2,515 acres, and the cause of the fire has been determined to be accidental, according to a Ellicott Fire spokesperson.
El Paso County officials initially estimated the fire was 4,000 acres, but revised the size to 3,000 acres Thursday night.
Evacuation orders have been lifted for the Meridian Fire, which sparked Thursday afternoon near the Colorado Springs Airport.
The El Paso County Sheriff's Office tells News5 that the Meridian Fire is 100% contained, and has been completely put out. The El Paso County Sheriff's Office says that Franceville Road is closed ...
The El Paso County Sheriff's Office tells KRDO13 Investigates a 12-year-old child was charged with 4th degree arson in ...
UPDATE: 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 will be formally lifted at 9:30 p.m. Thursday ...
The fire is at 30% containment, though Highway 94 remains closed. According to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSO), three outbuildings have burned in the Meridian Fire, though currently ...
Firefighters said they were alerted to the fire around 1 p.m. A helicopter was on the way to drop water on the flames. Jennifer McRae is a digital media producer for CBS Colorado with more than 25 ...
The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) is reminding the community to always be prepared for the worst, after a cat was separated from her family during the ...
An update on a grassfire burning in eastern El Paso County. Firefighters say the Meridian Fire is now 90% contained.
El Paso County Sheriff’s Office deputies are asking for the public’s help identifying a man’s skull found Oct. 8, 2020.