Grass fire near Colorado Springs Airport prompts evacuations

Two separate fires have sparked in Colorado Springs, prompting emergency responses. A wildfire near the popular Garden of the Gods tourist attraction is currently under observation, with no evacuation orders yet announced. Meanwhile, a grass fire east of Colorado Springs Airport has led to mandatory evacuations for areas including Gusty Bluffs Point, Meridian Road North to Highway 94, and the Schriever Space Force Base. The fires coincide with a Red Flag Warning issued by the National Weather Service, indicating high fire risk due to gusty winds and low humidity. Smoke from both fires is visible in the area, but there is no current estimate of their sizes. The situation is ongoing, with updates expected as more information becomes available.