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Firefighters Working New Brush Fire In Southeastern Colorado

OTERO COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) - A fire burning in Otero County has burned about 100 acres south of La Junta. The Smith Canyon Fire flared up Sunday morning.

Smitch Canyon fire pic courtesy Otero Co sheriff
(credit: Otero County)

Crews say the fire is 60% contained as of Sunday afternoon. No homes or structures are threatened.

Smith Canyon fire
(credit: Otero County)
Smith Canyon fire 2
(credit: Otero County)

They are working on a cold trail and mop up efforts.

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