Colorado residents evacuate as massive, early-season fire spreads across thousands of acres

Colorado residents evacuate as massive, early-season fire spreads across thousands of acres

Colorado's wildfire season got off to an early start in March when the 24 Fire consumed at least 7,400 acres on Fort Carson land, caused busy Highway 115 to temporarily close, and forced evacuations, according to KRDO.  What's happening? Colorado Public Radio reported that the blaze was started on March 18 by a malfunctioning vehicle. Unseasonably warm temperatures resulted in high plumes as crews worked to contain the flames, per the Gazette.  …