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Fire crews in Colorado Springs rush to put out brush fire early Friday morning

Fire crews in Colorado Springs rushed to put out a brush fire early Friday morning. Firefighters had to open a slash pile that was on fire east of downtown.

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Colorado Springs Fire Department

The fire was reported around 6 a.m. and sent heavy smoke into the sky, forcing the closure of roads in the area. 

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Colorado Springs Fire Department

Crews managed to contain it and no structures were lost. 

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