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Vehicle Catches Fire, Ignites Wildfire That Forces Evacuations

FOUNTAIN, Colo. (CBS4) - A small fire that was burning in an area of vegetation between Colorado Springs and Pueblo forced authorities to issue an evacuation order on Thursday.

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(credit: KKTV)

The fire started at midday as a vehicle fire and it spread to some nearby brush. CBS4 partner KKTV reported that at least one house caught fire, although it isn't clear how extensively it was damaged.

Approximately two hours later the El Paso County Sheriff said the fire was fully contained.

The fire burned near the 21000 block of Boca Chica Heights, several miles from Fountain.

The mandatory evacuation order remained in effect in the mid-afternoon while emergency crews dealt with hotspots in the burn area.

El Paso County is currently experiencing moderate drought conditions.

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