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The fire, which officials are calling the "West Monument Creek Fire", is about 20 percent contained, according to the academy. It grew slightly overnight to about 168 acres.

While no evacuations have been ordered, a "prepare-to-evacuate" warning remains in effect for Pine and Douglass Valley housing complexes.

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https://www.cpr.org/2024/02/25/colorado-springs-fire-wildfire-burning-on-air-force-academy-grounds-no-evacuations-ordered/

Colorado Springs fire: Wildfire continues to burn Monday on Air Force Academy grounds, pre-evacuation warnings still in place

Residents of the Douglass Valley and Pine Valley housing on the academy grounds were issued pre-evacuation orders.

Colorado Public Radio