Colorado 115 reopened to traffic Thursday afternoon after officials shut down the road, connecting Colorado Springs to Penrose, for more than a week due to a wildfire.
Officials warned drivers that smoke may still be visible as interior pockets of the 24 fire continue to burn and urged travelers to avoid stopping to take photos or observe the fire, which is burning east of the highway on Fort Carson. Wildlife, trying to return to their habitat, is also very active in the area.
Fire crews will remain in the area to monitor the fire, which sparked March 18 after a malfunctioning car pulled to the side of the highway and a spark ignited dry vegetation. No structures were lost or damaged in the fire, though evacuations were temporarily put in place.
As of Thursday, the fire was mapped at 7,385 acres and 61% contained.
Smoke plumes could appear larger Thursday as high temperatures increase fire activity, the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office said. “There is no cause for concern, as this activity is occurring within the interior of the fire perimeter and containment remains unchanged,” the sheriff’s office said Thursday afternoon. “All containment lines are holding and remain in good condition.”
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