Firefighters prepare for second day battling Meridian Fire east of Colorado Springs

Covington Drive fire reaches 70% containment, forestry officials say

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) -- Crews on Day 14 of the 2,059-acre Covington Drive fire in Carolina Forest reached 70% containment, the South Carolina Forestry Commission said. Covington Drive resident accused of starting fire that led to Carolina Forest blaze posts $15K bond, released from jail "Fire managers increased containment to 70% after another successful day of operations. Firefighters on the ground, with the assistance of aerial reso…

Meridian fire in El Paso County ruled as accidental: Sheriff's Office

The cause of the Meridian fire which sparked Thursday has been ruled as accidental, according to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office.

Firefighters prepare for second day battling Meridian Fire east of Colorado Springs

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Firefighters will try to reach full containment Friday on the 2,500-acre wildland fire burning between Colorado Springs and Ellicott, between Highway 94 and Schriever Space Force Base. But increasing the current 70% containment level will be difficult, with another day of strong winds that fanned the flames Thursday expected. Along Curtis Road, a scene of contrasts: Burned grass only a few feet from several homes; …

Evacuations lifted for Meridian Fire near Colorado Springs Airport

Evacuations were ordered in several areas, with pre-evacuation warnings in others.

Quickly growing Meridian fire prompts evacuations in Colorado Springs

The Meridian fire sparked 1 p.m. east of the Colorado Springs airport before growing 4,000 acres by 3:30 p.m.

Three outbuildings burn in Meridian Fire, no homes

You can watch the full 5:30 p.m. press briefing in the video player above. UPDATE: THURSDAY 3/13/2025 5:49 p.m. (COLORADO SPRINGS) — According to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSO), three outbuildings have burned in the Meridian Fire, though currently no homes have burned and there have been no injuries. EPSO provided an update […]