Fireplace in Colorado Springs: Blaze close to airport threatens Schriever House Pressure Base in Ellicott, evacuations underway

A grass fireplace that erupted east of the Colorado Springs Airport on Thursday has prompted evacuations. Evacuation orders are actually in impact for Gusty Bluffs Level, Meridian Street North to Freeway 94, Franceville Coal Mine, and the japanese border of Schriever House Pressure Base in Ellicott. All residents within the affected areas are being urged to evacuate instantly, KRDO reported